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as in characterizes
to be an important feature of
an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion
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as in records
to make a written note of
mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner
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as in jokes
a person or thing that is made fun of
in the wake of the scandal, the disgraced governor became the favorite mark of late-night comedians
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as in targets
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule
his gullibility and tendency to fall for bluffs made him an easy mark at the poker table
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as in reputations
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
a brand of crystal that bears the mark of excellence
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as in standards
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
lately his playing hasn't been up to the mark expected of a concert pianist
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as in purposes
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
set marks for expected daily output
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as in features
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
a sensitive expression that is the mark of a poet
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as in scars
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
a small mark where the car had scraped a wall
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as in effects
the power to bring about a result on another
a person of some mark in the field of evolutionary biology
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Recent Examples of marks
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
This marks the first legal action taken by victims’ families against the camp since the flooding that claimed their daughters’ lives.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The Critics Choice Documentary win marks the project's first award, and Hargitay made sure to thank those in the room who supported her in making the film with their creative conversations and encouragement.
—Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
After three years of upheaval — capped by last year’s unpopular relocation to Las Vegas — the 2025 AFM marks the event’s return to Los Angeles, with a new (and hopefully permanent) home at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City.
—Kevin Cassidy, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
This marks the latest collaboration between Goor and Del Tredici.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
The deal marks a win for Pfizer in its efforts to catch up with Eli Lilly and Novo, which makes Ozempic, in the obesity drug market; Pfizer has seen a rapid decline in its COVID-19 business due to lower demand for vaccines and antiviral drugs.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Ramirez's post marks the most direct social media reference to their relationship so far.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
Mamdani’s victory marks a rupture in a long American tradition.
—Fahad Zuberi, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
This marks Maniscalco’s seventh comedy special, following Sebastian Live (2009), What's Wrong with People?
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Monday morning marks November’s international window.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Without names or identifying marks, though, the object’s exact significance remains unknown.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The simplicity of the marks is echoed in the Godna collection, whose designs feature articulated ribs of high-polish 18-karat yellow gold lined with pavé diamonds and holding larger diamonds.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
More milestones — from key goals and points marks to nice round numbers in games played and even a couple of players looking to move up in NHL and franchise leaderboards — are on the horizon for several Panthers players.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Services for children also get high marks and a high share of the wealthy’s spending.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
The Royals will make decisions on multiple players with one of the biggest question marks being nine-time All-Star and longtime catcher Salvador Perez.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
This marks the first of six times this season that the Heat will face the same opponent in back-to-back games.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
This marks the first legal action taken by victims’ families against the camp since the flooding that claimed their daughters’ lives.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The Critics Choice Documentary win marks the project's first award, and Hargitay made sure to thank those in the room who supported her in making the film with their creative conversations and encouragement.
—Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
After three years of upheaval — capped by last year’s unpopular relocation to Las Vegas — the 2025 AFM marks the event’s return to Los Angeles, with a new (and hopefully permanent) home at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City.
—Kevin Cassidy, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
This marks the latest collaboration between Goor and Del Tredici.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
The deal marks a win for Pfizer in its efforts to catch up with Eli Lilly and Novo, which makes Ozempic, in the obesity drug market; Pfizer has seen a rapid decline in its COVID-19 business due to lower demand for vaccines and antiviral drugs.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Ramirez's post marks the most direct social media reference to their relationship so far.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
Mamdani’s victory marks a rupture in a long American tradition.
—Fahad Zuberi, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
This marks Pharrell’s latest win in a standout year — from curating the Louis Vuitton menswear line to redefining sneaker culture with one of Adidas’ most visually daring designs.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
This marks Maniscalco’s seventh comedy special, following Sebastian Live (2009), What's Wrong with People?
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Monday morning marks November’s international window.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Without names or identifying marks, though, the object’s exact significance remains unknown.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The simplicity of the marks is echoed in the Godna collection, whose designs feature articulated ribs of high-polish 18-karat yellow gold lined with pavé diamonds and holding larger diamonds.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
More milestones — from key goals and points marks to nice round numbers in games played and even a couple of players looking to move up in NHL and franchise leaderboards — are on the horizon for several Panthers players.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Services for children also get high marks and a high share of the wealthy’s spending.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
The Royals will make decisions on multiple players with one of the biggest question marks being nine-time All-Star and longtime catcher Salvador Perez.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marks
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The company also owns film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films, and in-house studio AMC Studios.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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While Sora labels their videos with watermarks, these can be removed or overlooked once the Sora videos spread to other social media platforms, according to Torney.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
30 Oct. 2025
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The next step was to search for the higher-energy release of energy that stellar physicists believe characterizes the frequent CMEs from young stars.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Protest organizers have trained thousands in de-escalation techniques and have promised the day will be safe, even as political rhetoric characterizes demonstrators as being aligned with terrorist forces.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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According to Tarrant County Medical Examiners records, the cause of death was complications resulting from dehydration and malnutrition.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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Assign a launch owner who keeps track of edits, examines important charts, and records incidents.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Of course, not all jokes can be so easily divided into these categories.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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Plus, under the watchful eyes of veteran host Casey Wilson and newbie Andrew Rannells, the jokes never stop in the tent, as seen in another clip.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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His tío was a babalao (a Santería priest) who could conjure a spirit known as an orixá that could then take the form of its targets’ ancestors.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The main challenges include aligning climate finance commitments between developed and developing countries, addressing the socio-economic impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations and ensuring that emission reduction targets are consistent with the latest climate science.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Both have longstanding reputations as excellent investors, proven over time in a business that even at its very best can be fickle.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The rich and powerful, at least, might have the means to protect their reputations from an onslaught of deepfakes.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rather, the slow start (by Ovechkin’s standards) to this season seemed due more to poor puck luck.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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For starters, he or she will be armed with some of the top TV and film incentives in the nation, crediting up to 40 percent of qualified expenses against taxes for productions that meet a series of minimum standards.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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These innovations can be used for a variety of purposes, including assisting humans with tasks, conducting research, or performing dangerous or tedious jobs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The current policy, last revised in 2010, allows students to possess electronic devices during the school day but prohibits their use unless approved for educational purposes.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Marks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marks. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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