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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
Interstate 45 between mile markers 274 and 284.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Researchers are currently exploring tests for certain proteins and other markers in the blood that might indicate ovarian cancer.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
This includes blood cell, metabolic, cardiovascular, and inflammatory markers, Navani says.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2025
Certain cancers The antioxidants in oranges and orange juice may have properties that lower inflammatory markers in the body.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
This includes the Colorado River between mile markers 17 and 21.
—AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Advertisement But studies show that when vegetarians significantly up their creatine intake with a supplement, markers of short-term memory improve.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Blood Tests Shed Light on the Diet-Dementia Link Because researchers collected blood samples from participants at the start of the study, the results suggest that markers measured early in life can provide important clues about dementia risk many years before symptoms occur, according to Liu.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Then, the researchers chose to focus on two of the most critical markers in sleep science.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
Researchers are currently exploring tests for certain proteins and other markers in the blood that might indicate ovarian cancer.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
This includes blood cell, metabolic, cardiovascular, and inflammatory markers, Navani says.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2025
Certain cancers The antioxidants in oranges and orange juice may have properties that lower inflammatory markers in the body.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
This includes the Colorado River between mile markers 17 and 21.
—AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Advertisement But studies show that when vegetarians significantly up their creatine intake with a supplement, markers of short-term memory improve.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Blood Tests Shed Light on the Diet-Dementia Link Because researchers collected blood samples from participants at the start of the study, the results suggest that markers measured early in life can provide important clues about dementia risk many years before symptoms occur, according to Liu.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Then, the researchers chose to focus on two of the most critical markers in sleep science.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for markers
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On August 27, the FDA followed through with its plans to change the labels on COVID-19 vaccines, limiting access to people who are 65 and older and people who have an underlying condition that puts them at high risk of severe COVID-19.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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The case led to a groundswell of similar suits brought by major and independent labels.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mastantuono, 18, has the characteristics to contribute from a deeper position, but his signing was intended for more attacking areas, as is being seen.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Experts highlighted its clean aerodynamic profile and radar-evading shape, which suggest stealth characteristics comparable to leading US designs.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Hue Secure Doorbell has some typical features for the category, including a 2K fisheye camera and two-way talk support.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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The goal is to allow the fire to meet the holding features at the lowest possible fire intensity.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Shoddy-Mushroom-8456/Shoddy-Mushroom-8456 Others thought Bella could be a Goldador—a popular cross between a golden retriever and a Labrador retriever, combining the traits of both breeds.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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As such, there are certain similarities with erring politicians who some believe become undone by a mixture of various traits that tends not to exist in the wider population.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The bag was available in limited qualities at Dover Street Market in London.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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And by the way, these are all qualities Mark Ruffalo has.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ditto for Prana’s fleece offering, which ranges from the DreamFleece collection for everyday wear to the Shea Soft, which offers more performance attributes.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The company said the quick-turnaround carousel layout allows consumers in search of an item to compare product attributes in real time, without having to click into product description pages displayed in a typical list.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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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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“Markers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markers. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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