markers

noun

plural of marker
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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2
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 Thirteen evidence markers sat beside and on top of a black sedan parked in the middle of Hermitage Avenue Monday afternoon. — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026 The findings, also published Saturday in the New England Journal of Medicine, confounded Nissen and other cardiologists who’ve long known that controlling other markers of heart health — LDL and blood pressure, for example — provides clear benefits. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2026 Potential candidates began putting down markers swiftly this week. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026 Advertisement Rhabdomyolysis is diagnosed using symptoms, the circumstances under which a person developed them, and blood tests for markers of muscle breakdown. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 5 Nov. 2026 The State Historic Preservation Office provides resources on its website for communities looking to restore gravesite markers in their local community. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026 Curcumin appears to lower inflammatory markers and may help regulate liver enzymes involved in the body’s detoxification processes. — Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2026 That bold hue appears on the day and date display—something not all watchmakers bother to do—as well as on the three chronograph counters, the hour and minute markers, and the rubber strap. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026 One morning this summer, a 9-year-old girl from El Salvador picked through colorful markers at a Houston-area shelter for migrant children and crafted a letter to her mom. — CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for markers
  1. labels
  2. characteristics
  3. features
  4. qualities
  5. traits
  6. attributes
  7. attributions
  8. criteria
Noun
  • But labels are free to stray from its recommendations, and ADOR made several key changes, multiple experts told The Times.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
  • An avid student of retail history, Schulman said he was particularly tickled by the old clothing labels incorporating global department store banners alongside the Burberry brand.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of labels
Noun
  • These nonverbal characteristics are important for conveying emotion, and paralyzed people unable to move their facial muscles lose their ability to communicate in this critical dimension.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Kimberly-Clark shares rose on Thursday after the Huggies parent reported better-than-feared third-quarter results, showcasing the defensive characteristics that attracted us to the stock in the first place.
    — Jeff Marks,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of characteristics
Noun
  • Shane Hemphill is a landscape design expert and co-founder of Art of the Yard, a Denver company that specializes in water features and garden landscapes.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Accessibility Public spaces, restaurants, fitness center, spa, pools, and guest rooms with accessibility features are available.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of features
Noun
  • In response, Kiley spent the race trying to emphasize his qualities as a political moderate.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The farm animals are portrayed anthropomorphically, setting the stage for the narrative of the farm animals having human-like qualities.
    — Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of qualities
Noun
  • Claude is destined to imitate these human traits and mirror the human examples provided to it, including acting like a colleague or friend.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The answers are also likely to implicate a variety of traits beyond simple emotional control.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of traits
Noun
  • These attributes will be increasingly important when robots are deployed to rescue sites and even used in less dangerous settings like hospitality and in multilevel offices, factories and houses.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Lenat’s team was wary of the pitfalls of vesting their machine with human attributes.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of attributes
Noun
  • Yet many appeared eager to take Feldstein’s shifting attributions at face value.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • In two cases, the publishers added specific attributions, as had been required of Miller’s book.
    — Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of attributions
Noun
  • Treatment questions People in the circadian group reported an earlier onset of depression and more severe symptoms than those who did not meet the criteria.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • At one SaaS enterprise, the team established acceptance criteria and compliance checks before agents generated code.
    — Kumar Chivukula, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of criteria

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“Markers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markers. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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