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as in labels
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it
the markers on the rock and mineral specimens were old and faded
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as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the discovery of a marker for the virus has greatly improved the accuracy of diagnosis
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Recent Examples of markers
Tour guides are no longer allowed to use oversized markers such as umbrellas or flags to lead groups — a move aimed at reducing congestion in busy areas, according to Euronews.
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Small markers that are in the shape of the state of Idaho will mark the kickoff spot on the 35-yard line in both halves.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
This includes Interstate 30 between mile markers 65 and 89.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
In the American West, access to a private ski resort has become one of the more elusive status markers in high-end real estate.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Interstate 435 between mile markers 45 and 55.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Jin says as many as a fifth of patients have hereditary markers — like a genetic mutation for Lynch syndrome — that increase the risk of getting colorectal cancer, among others.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Textbooks, flags, legal ordinances, school and street names, grave markers, popular songs, the names of trees—all of these gave oxygen to a lie.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
The crime scene stretched across multiple city blocks, with dozens of blue and yellow evidence markers dotting the pavement.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Small markers that are in the shape of the state of Idaho will mark the kickoff spot on the 35-yard line in both halves.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
This includes Interstate 30 between mile markers 65 and 89.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
In the American West, access to a private ski resort has become one of the more elusive status markers in high-end real estate.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Interstate 435 between mile markers 45 and 55.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Jin says as many as a fifth of patients have hereditary markers — like a genetic mutation for Lynch syndrome — that increase the risk of getting colorectal cancer, among others.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Textbooks, flags, legal ordinances, school and street names, grave markers, popular songs, the names of trees—all of these gave oxygen to a lie.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
The crime scene stretched across multiple city blocks, with dozens of blue and yellow evidence markers dotting the pavement.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for markers
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How Swift has anything to do with this windfall is a bit complicated, and goes all the way back to the major record labels’ original licensing agreements with Spotify from the late 2000s, which got the companies stock in the then-fledgling streaming service.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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Illinois joined 18 states defending consumers’ ability to file lawsuits in state courts against pesticide manufacturers for not including warning labels on products.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Different microclimates from mountain pastures to valley farms influence the milk’s characteristics.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Analyze the traits shared by successful long shots in past Derbies, and identify horses carrying those characteristics in 2026.—
Peter Keating,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Death by Lightning features award-worthy leading performances by Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen as President James Garfield and his assassin Charles Guiteau, respectively.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
2 May 2026
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So the rocks gave way to water — an elevated pool scene with multiple water features, including a rock waterfall, plus a poolside shower and an adjacent entertainment nook built for the kind of long afternoons that turn into night.—
David Caraccio
May 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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Plus, basil's aromatic qualities can improve the flavor of lettuce.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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These guys have leadership qualities.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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There are a few traits that can make any evaluator skeptical of Martínez’s offensive ceiling.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Nothing has tested those traits more than what Cora, 50, endured over the last week.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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While not the fastest nor sportiest luxury EV SUV, the Mercedes-Benz showcases the enduring carmaker’s best attributes.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Durability has been one of Glesnes’ attributes since arriving in MLS.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Political discussions on social media are often dominated by competing attributions of more and more insidious motives to people on the other side.—
Mark Schroeder,
The Conversation,
20 Feb. 2026
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This post was corrected on 21 January 2021 to clarify attributions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 Jan. 2021
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Applying these criteria uniformly across evaluated communities can create a limited view of local economic conditions.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Randazzo said the criteria for issuing tickets has also been overhauled.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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“Markers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markers. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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