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
Through the years, the executive has hit many markers of success, from the launch of the incredibly popular Macramé oxford that sold 13 million pairs in the 1970s, to teaming up with fashion tastemaker Kristin Cavallari in the 2010s.
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Katie Abel, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
More than a dozen evidence markers for shell casings were left on the ground.
—Jessica Popowcer, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Novel staining technique Zankowski’s team used traceable silver and bromine markers to tag cellulose- and latex-derived binders in anodes.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
For Chinese consumers today, luxury is being redefined from external markers of status to internal systems of meaning.
—Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Instead, keep your home office or cubicle looking nice and tidy by turning empty glass jars into organizers that can house everything from pens and markers to paperclips.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Use buttons to filter wildfires; tap markers for details.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
Crime scene markers sit behind a police vehicle after Cobb County officers shot a man.
—Alexis Stevens, AJC.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Brothers Keith and Terrence Nicks were found guilty by separate juries of desecration of human remains, removal of human remains and removal of more than 10 gravestones and markers.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Katie Abel, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
More than a dozen evidence markers for shell casings were left on the ground.
—Jessica Popowcer, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Novel staining technique Zankowski’s team used traceable silver and bromine markers to tag cellulose- and latex-derived binders in anodes.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
For Chinese consumers today, luxury is being redefined from external markers of status to internal systems of meaning.
—Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Instead, keep your home office or cubicle looking nice and tidy by turning empty glass jars into organizers that can house everything from pens and markers to paperclips.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Use buttons to filter wildfires; tap markers for details.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
Crime scene markers sit behind a police vehicle after Cobb County officers shot a man.
—Alexis Stevens, AJC.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Brothers Keith and Terrence Nicks were found guilty by separate juries of desecration of human remains, removal of human remains and removal of more than 10 gravestones and markers.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for markers
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Adhesive Residue No one likes to battle the annoying sticky residue left behind from price tags or brand labels, but those are no match for your steam cleaner.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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Count Your Macros Read nutrition labels to determine the amount of macros in your food.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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This perception of tatreez, or traditional Palestinian embroidery, as a type of visual language is widely shared, owing to its intimacy with the land and biographical characteristics.—
Zoe Whitfield,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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In vacating the life prison term in 2024, Cook County Judge Marc Martin found in part that Modrowski had been unfairly portrayed as emotionless and cold during his 1995 trial and sentencing proceedings when the characteristics were likely due to his autism.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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In 2025 alone, the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM) backed 23 foreign features through the incentive scheme, generating more than $165 million in local investment.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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The film marks a buzzy return to the theatrical features for Belgian director and producer Frank Van Passel, best known for Cannes breakout and Oscar entry Mannekin Pis and Villa des Roses, with more recent credits including mystery thriller series Moresnet.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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But with the war showing no sign of ending, how long those qualities can keep him in power is an open question.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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But while this may help some artists, others continue to credit the ineffable qualities of music composition.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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That fact, plus certain skeletal traits, led some scientists to hypothesize Spinosaurus was fully aquatic, an open-water swimmer and diving pursuit predator in a marine setting.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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That places them within the typical size range for a leaf-toed gecko, but the combination of physical traits — particularly prominent white spikes across a slender body frame — sets them apart visually.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Players, within the same age range, can be grouped by physical attributes, play-driving, overall style and production, among other factors.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Without the correct attributes — competitiveness, mindset, IQ, internal drive — Donovan fears a young player could flounder in Chicago.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 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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American requests to use UK bases for operational purposes historically have been considered on a case-by-case basis, with precise criteria withheld for security reasons under long-standing agreements.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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For each discipline, 13 countries were drawn, which then had 10 days to nominate judges who met required experience criteria.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Markers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markers. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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