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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
Green Tea Green tea is packed with plant compounds called catechins, which help reduce oxidative stress and inflammatory markers in the body, said Meena Malhotra, MD, ABOM, ABIM, a functional and integrative medicine physician and medical director at Heal n Cure.
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 6 May 2026
Interstate 30 between mile markers 40 and 69.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
And for celebration, because May is Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a rainbow within the rainbow of cultural awareness markers, an enduringly delicious practice.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Invitations may also include subtle markers to identify potential leaks.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Start with the Easy Stuff – Broken markers, product manuals that can be found online, gift cards with no balance, and expired medications are all no-brainers.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
The style is made of 18-karat white and yellow gold and adorned with 34 diamonds on the bezel, 178 on the bracelet, and 12 more placed on the hour markers.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Delta’s premium revenue has surpassed main cabin revenue for the first time — not because Americans are uniformly flush, but because experiences have become, for a meaningful slice of the country, a substitute for the status markers that used to come from career and credentials.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Early markers of the disease are often too subtle to be seen by the human eye on a scan.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 6 May 2026
Interstate 30 between mile markers 40 and 69.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
And for celebration, because May is Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a rainbow within the rainbow of cultural awareness markers, an enduringly delicious practice.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Invitations may also include subtle markers to identify potential leaks.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Start with the Easy Stuff – Broken markers, product manuals that can be found online, gift cards with no balance, and expired medications are all no-brainers.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
The style is made of 18-karat white and yellow gold and adorned with 34 diamonds on the bezel, 178 on the bracelet, and 12 more placed on the hour markers.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 May 2026
Delta’s premium revenue has surpassed main cabin revenue for the first time — not because Americans are uniformly flush, but because experiences have become, for a meaningful slice of the country, a substitute for the status markers that used to come from career and credentials.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Early markers of the disease are often too subtle to be seen by the human eye on a scan.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for markers
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Six blue jars lined up in our mother’s pantry, with six blue silhouettes of sweet young nuns picking berries on their creamy white labels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Those two labels don't quite do him justice.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Among the more unusual succulents Kent has are crested plants — mutations of plants that give them unusual shapes and other characteristics.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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That realization has led some investors to examine assets with different characteristics.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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For example, the power output of the laser is not publicly disclosed, as well as other key features like its cooling setup, battery capacity, etc.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 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.—
Rebecca Cope,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
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These are the same issues being raised across rural Texas as the state’s business-friendly environment and lack of regulations — the same qualities that attract many to country life — fuel an expansion of server farms from the Panhandle to the Valley.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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As the name indicates, it was intended for wear on boats but wound up being widely adopted by skaters because its deck-gripping qualities proved just as useful for sticking to boards.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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For character traits, officials look for tenacity, an unbridled love to pull and run as part of a team, and social skills.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Loyalty and purity of heart are beautiful traits that many, many people on this earth have.—
Goth Shakira
Contributing,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The bongos are shy and can camouflage despite their distinct white stripes, and these attributes are critical for their survival in the wild.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Berterame came to help the team and has incredible physical attributes.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 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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Bidding registration is open through June 9, and EJ’s will schedule private viewings for collectors who have met the bidder’s criteria.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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The Indiana Department of Environmental Management announced its new Local Air Quality Advisory, which will alert Hoosiers of short-term conditions that can become unhealthy for several hours but don’t meet the criteria for an Air Quality Action Day.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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“Markers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markers. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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