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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
What Mischel's longitudinal follow-up work suggested was that the children who were able to wait tended to have better outcomes years later, across markers ranging from academic performance to social competence.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
And if things get confrontational, nuclear power plants may not be the only territorial markers spacefaring nations put down.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Other research found no clear link between meal frequency and body mass index (BMI) and blood sugar markers.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 19 May 2026
There will be memorial markers and the public is asked to stop by, read their names and reflect on their sacrifice.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
In a previous study, the team described the iterative process of isolating the most meaningful blood markers for the test.
—Alice Park, Time, 18 May 2026
Not every transmission line needs the markers.
—Rui Bo, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Many companies are working on developing better ways to screen for the disease, through blood tests that detect markers for multiple cancers, for example.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 12 May 2026
The 27-year-old Tippett was the Flyers' leading goal scorer in the regular season with 28 markers and had a goal and an assist in six games in the orange and black's first-round win over the Penguins.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
And if things get confrontational, nuclear power plants may not be the only territorial markers spacefaring nations put down.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Other research found no clear link between meal frequency and body mass index (BMI) and blood sugar markers.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 19 May 2026
There will be memorial markers and the public is asked to stop by, read their names and reflect on their sacrifice.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
In a previous study, the team described the iterative process of isolating the most meaningful blood markers for the test.
—Alice Park, Time, 18 May 2026
Not every transmission line needs the markers.
—Rui Bo, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Many companies are working on developing better ways to screen for the disease, through blood tests that detect markers for multiple cancers, for example.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 12 May 2026
The 27-year-old Tippett was the Flyers' leading goal scorer in the regular season with 28 markers and had a goal and an assist in six games in the orange and black's first-round win over the Penguins.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for markers
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Major music companies — labels and publishers — were starting to set up Tel Aviv offices to promote Western repertoire and sign local talent, while acts like OneRepublic, Lady Gaga, and Jennifer Lopez had performed to tens of thousands in Israel.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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The labels include Derek Lam 10 Crosby, 10 Crosby Derek Lam, DL10C, 10 Crosby, and 10 C.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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For decades, scientists debated whether these characteristics were primitive leftovers or later evolutionary reversals and this new research leans toward the first explanation.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Each type of light fixture forms the same general structure, but with individual characteristics informed by the mercurial nature of glass.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
23 May 2026
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Rather than targeting flavors, the FDA said its new enforcement approach will focus on vapes with specific youth-appealing features, such as designs that resemble children’s toys.—
Matthew Perrone,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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They're designed with races in mind and lack many safety features that come with passenger cars built by automakers for typical driving.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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Benefits of Almonds for Heart Health While combining dark chocolate and almonds has a positive impact on heart health, each food provides distinct cardioprotective qualities that contribute to these benefits.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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The juries will hate its repetitive qualities, but the public will embrace its deep, profound, abiding grooviness.—
Glen Weldon,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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Researchers from Fukushima University and Hirosaki University analyzed DNA samples from the mutant animals and discovered that the offspring inherited key reproductive traits from domestic pigs.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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The Lego form allows other versions of these characters to be brought together and for their unifying personality and traits to come out.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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The fabric itself feels thick and slightly suctioning, working with the body rather than suppressing your best attributes.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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To come up with its list, World Atlas evaluated towns across the country for attributes such as friendly locals, high community spirit, local institutions (such as staple neighborhood restaurants), and special events, singling out a dozen for their welcoming vibes.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
18 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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However, the restrictions were amended in 2024 to permit select athletes to compete under authorized neutral criteria, though many critics argued the criteria were inconsistently enforced.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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To top the list, a place must earn high scores in criteria such as affordability, desirability, and quality of life, which encompass factors like healthcare, infrastructure, and education.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
21 May 2026
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“Markers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markers. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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