Thesaurus results for MARKERS

markers

noun

plural of marker

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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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 Investigators were seen collecting shell casings and bullet fragments from the scene, and numerous evidence markers were set down. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Both Hungary and Poland have laid down markers on allowing migrants into their nations. — Tyler Speicher, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Blending 1970s sci-fi aesthetics with a timeless world where cell phones are the only markers of temporal difference, the film blurs the boundaries between memory, history and the supernatural. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026 With her years of research and immersion, Grant notes that burials and grave markers have become so much more personal over the course of time. — Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 Aid and gel stations are active throughout the route, like at West Pershing Road near mile marker 5 or on Brookside Boulevard in-between mile markers 16 and 17. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 Assuming that the Houthis would automatically act at Tehran’s command reflected a misreading of Yemeni history and of the identity markers that shape the movement’s political legitimacy. — Laurent Bonnefoy, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 Now, scientists have turned their attention to biological markers of aging to better understand exactly how GLP-1 drugs may affect the aging process. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 Subsequent studies suggested other benefits, like lower rates of Alzheimer's, respiratory disease and lower markers of chronic inflammation. — Will Stone, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Refusing easy labels and spanning so many thresholds—between land and water, life and death, past and present, safety and danger—bogs can be both beautiful and petrifying because of their transitional nature.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Not end inquiry with familiar labels but enable deeper investigation and interaction.

— Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of labels

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The challenge is to innovate without abandoning the characteristics customers recognize and appreciate.

— Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The fighter jet integrates low-observable stealth characteristics with advanced sensors, electronic warfare capabilities, and networked information sharing.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of characteristics

Noun

Last year, Royal Palm underwent a $100 million renovation by new owner Park Hotels and Resorts, updating all guest rooms, adding new dining concepts, and restoring key architectural features.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
This week, the Royals unveiled new renderings of what their future stadium in Crown Center will look like, with dramatic plaza entrances and a design that highlights Kansas City’s natural features and surrounding landmarks.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of features

Noun

With a bigger budget from Netflix, Sy and Leterrier leaned further into the show’s superhero-like qualities, expanding its universe beyond the novels of Maurice Leblanc and weaving some futuristic elements.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
The Groove Holds It All Together One of the song’s most compelling qualities is its infectious groove.

— David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of qualities

Noun

One of Rocky’s most charming attributes, for example, came about because the puppet wasn’t working.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026
Across relevant categories, comparisons and purchase-intent prompts, models will associate certain attributes with your brand.

— Lora Kratchounova, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of attributes

Noun

That policy needs to evaluate prospective patients against criteria such as the patient’s needs and the agency’s ability to provide services, in relation to the current caseload, average case mix intensity, staffing and competence of staff.

— Colin Conner II, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Studies have estimated that anywhere between 25% and 35% of the patient population would meet the current clinical criteria for gene therapy.

— Steven Ross Johnson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

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