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
Textbooks, flags, legal ordinances, school and street names, grave markers, popular songs, the names of trees—all of these gave oxygen to a lie.
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Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
Housed in a 28 mm yellow gold case, the piece features three hour markers—at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock—fashioned from a natural gem called heliotrope.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 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
Oregano has been shown to reduce markers of oxidative stress in human and animal studies.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
On this part of the map, a string of Trail of Tears museums, historic markers, burial grounds and broken stone foundations connect − all preserved so America doesn't forget the atrocities that happened along these routes.
—Keith Sharon, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Former 50-goal guy Zach Hyman had 31 markers in 58 games this year, now back in the lineup.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
According to Hammond, the results were available online shortly after, which found that his tumor markers were still soaring.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 39 and 42.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
Housed in a 28 mm yellow gold case, the piece features three hour markers—at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock—fashioned from a natural gem called heliotrope.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 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
Oregano has been shown to reduce markers of oxidative stress in human and animal studies.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
On this part of the map, a string of Trail of Tears museums, historic markers, burial grounds and broken stone foundations connect − all preserved so America doesn't forget the atrocities that happened along these routes.
—Keith Sharon, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Former 50-goal guy Zach Hyman had 31 markers in 58 games this year, now back in the lineup.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
According to Hammond, the results were available online shortly after, which found that his tumor markers were still soaring.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
This includes Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 39 and 42.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for markers
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But the pair continued to collaborate, as Tavoularis contributed artwork for the labels of Coppola’s wines and helped design the director’s Sonoma County winery.—
Carmel Dagan,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The art nouveau buildings of Parizska Street flutter with labels including Prada and Hermès, although more atmospheric is the historic Jewish Quarter that borders it, dating back to the 12th century.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Researchers evaluated and recorded the same 28 characteristics for each species based on preexisting data from universities and government agencies, Nunez-Mir said.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Clean-up operations involve experts who calculate the risk of a criticality accident based on the characteristics of the material being moved, Rofer says.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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If your car is equipped with front radar or driver‑assist features, dirt on the sensor or slight misalignment from a parking‑lot bump could also be the culprit.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2026
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The healthy qualities of whole foods — like high-fiber apples or asparagus — help promote fullness and are less likely to spike blood sugar.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Both those qualities apply to cult-classic cushion foundation Jungsaemmool, which is finally available stateside.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2026
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The 6-3, 318-pound Hunter has good length (33 1/4-inch arms) but lacks explosive traits, as evidenced by his 21 1/2-inch vertical jump and 8-foot, four-inch broad jump.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Each has versatility and traits the Broncos like.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Find attributes that cannot be taught.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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His physical attributes caught the attention of the Ravens’ front office and scouts, but his relationship with Heap helped drive his quality of character home.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 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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In a flurry of activity beginning on March 8, 2025, Purdue filed documents that show lines crossing out the eligibility criteria and victim compensation amounts, with no explanation or substitute language.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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That major hedge is new, and seriously waters down the importance of these two existing constitutional criteria.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Markers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markers. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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