1
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
What material markers are left to make a bad death visible?
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
In some areas, trees will be densely and evenly spaced to act as natural trail markers, provide shelter from wind, improve visibility on stormy days and help prevent cornices from forming, a leading cause of avalanches.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Another new addition is the ability to sync with data from Function, a company that tests for more than 160 markers in blood, so that ChatGPT has access to lab results as well as clinicians’ health suggestions.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Across studies, these health markers returned to unhealthy baseline levels an average of a year and a half after treatment ended.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Jan. 2026
On an afternoon visit in December, my 6-year-old grandson asked for paper, markers and scissors and spent nearly an hour cutting and coloring.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The sheriff’s office has a strict policy about chasing drivers so deputies ahead at mile markers 68 and 69 laid down the spike strips, deflating his tires, Linhardt said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 20 and 38.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 90 and 95.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
In some areas, trees will be densely and evenly spaced to act as natural trail markers, provide shelter from wind, improve visibility on stormy days and help prevent cornices from forming, a leading cause of avalanches.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Another new addition is the ability to sync with data from Function, a company that tests for more than 160 markers in blood, so that ChatGPT has access to lab results as well as clinicians’ health suggestions.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Across studies, these health markers returned to unhealthy baseline levels an average of a year and a half after treatment ended.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Jan. 2026
On an afternoon visit in December, my 6-year-old grandson asked for paper, markers and scissors and spent nearly an hour cutting and coloring.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The sheriff’s office has a strict policy about chasing drivers so deputies ahead at mile markers 68 and 69 laid down the spike strips, deflating his tires, Linhardt said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 20 and 38.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
This includes Interstate 35 between mile markers 90 and 95.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for markers
Noun
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In addition to West Virginia, six other states have targeted food dyes with new laws or executive orders, requiring warning labels on food with certain dyes or banning the sale of such products in schools.—
Alan Greenblatt,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Remember to always consult your care labels on items before washing.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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As such, its defining characteristics are mostly tactile rather than visual.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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But there are other factors that needled their way into the evolutionary development of dormancy characteristics.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Since 2022, numerous campuses have added new safety features – such as installing more cameras on campus and hiring additional police officers – while also working to strengthen their relationships with federal and local law enforcement, according to Inside Higher Ed.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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DeZao says one of AI’s most helpful features is its ability to receive instructions and do its work while the human employee can remain focused on the task at hand.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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As evidenced by the number of Red Sox players who made public pleas for him to re-sign at Fenway Fest, those qualities will make Bregman an absolute bargain.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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The loss goes without saying considering his leadership qualities and stellar play this year.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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What traits, decisions, or misfortunes exceed a person’s jurisdiction?—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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The new 2026 version refines those traits but adds a number of performance-enhancing design features.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
5 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, Libra will find that their affinity towards each other is based on their juxtaposing attributes, spiritual connection and attraction.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mahon ran Channel 4 for eight years and is seen as a savvy political and commercial operator, who is sure-footed under scrutiny — all attributes that would serve her well in the hellfire moments that often come with running the BBC.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 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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It was later determined, however, that the case did not meet authorities' acceptance criteria at the time.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors said last weekend that the legal criteria to detain the bar's owners had so far not been met.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Markers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markers. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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