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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
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, one historian is traveling 750 miles to remind Americans where that history has taken us.
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Jericka Duncan,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Family-owned for five generations, Akehurst marks its 150th anniversary with 600 commercial clients and a $20 million annual business.
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Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Not only does the free outdoor festival, which is always held on a Saturday, actually fall on July 4 for the first time, this year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which marked the founding of the United States.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Essentially, this transition marks the point where our cells are set up with the precursors required for organ formation, one of the most critical events in human development.
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New Atlas,
27 June 2026
The addition marks the seventh transfer portal pickup for Georgia, which is looking to reload the 2026 roster that reached the College World Series semifinals.
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Hunter Delauder,
AJC.com,
27 June 2026
For Bielsa and Uruguay, this marks the end of an era in which many believe the Argentine coach lost control of the locker room and his relationship with the media became strained because of his eccentric and explosive personality, but, above all, a lack of wins.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The annual gathering marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and remains one of the most photographed and symbolic solstice events anywhere in the world.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Customers gave Jersey Mike's especially high marks for the freshness of its food, menu variety, and value.
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Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
With no restaurants losing their third star, the total number of restaurants in the Golden State given top marks by Michelin is now 10, which exceeds the rest of America combined.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
The door will open, dinner service will begin, everyone will need to hit their marks, and the show has to go on.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The single marks the first glimpse into the upcoming album executive produced by Pharrell Williams, who brings a smooth groove to the southern rap track.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
Nab the upright Shark vacuum, which earned top marks from our team of testing experts, and the Bissell Little Green Portable Cleaner to keep your home clean.
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Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The marks of two canoes showed in the sand, and footprints of barefoot children proclaimed we’d been visited by Cree neighbors.
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Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
PCMag's expert gave the 2026 model solid marks for dependable everyday performance at a low price in his review.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
Verb
The former marks some of D'Arcy's best work on the series to date.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, one historian is traveling 750 miles to remind Americans where that history has taken us.
—
Jericka Duncan,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Family-owned for five generations, Akehurst marks its 150th anniversary with 600 commercial clients and a $20 million annual business.
—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Not only does the free outdoor festival, which is always held on a Saturday, actually fall on July 4 for the first time, this year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which marked the founding of the United States.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Essentially, this transition marks the point where our cells are set up with the precursors required for organ formation, one of the most critical events in human development.
—
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
The addition marks the seventh transfer portal pickup for Georgia, which is looking to reload the 2026 roster that reached the College World Series semifinals.
—
Hunter Delauder,
AJC.com,
27 June 2026
For Bielsa and Uruguay, this marks the end of an era in which many believe the Argentine coach lost control of the locker room and his relationship with the media became strained because of his eccentric and explosive personality, but, above all, a lack of wins.
—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The annual gathering marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and remains one of the most photographed and symbolic solstice events anywhere in the world.
—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Noun
Small scratches or marks aren't usually a problem, but cracks and deep chips can get worse.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Customers gave Jersey Mike's especially high marks for the freshness of its food, menu variety, and value.
—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
With no restaurants losing their third star, the total number of restaurants in the Golden State given top marks by Michelin is now 10, which exceeds the rest of America combined.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
The door will open, dinner service will begin, everyone will need to hit their marks, and the show has to go on.
—
Kathryn Vanarendonk,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The single marks the first glimpse into the upcoming album executive produced by Pharrell Williams, who brings a smooth groove to the southern rap track.
—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
Nab the upright Shark vacuum, which earned top marks from our team of testing experts, and the Bissell Little Green Portable Cleaner to keep your home clean.
—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The marks of two canoes showed in the sand, and footprints of barefoot children proclaimed we’d been visited by Cree neighbors.
—
Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
PCMag's expert gave the 2026 model solid marks for dependable everyday performance at a low price in his review.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marks
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Netris labels its approach NAAM, for Network Automation, Abstraction, and Multi-Tenancy, and has become the platform neoclouds standardize on as the category takes shape.
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Sony Music, which owns SZA’s label RCA Records, is also in active litigation against Suno and competitor Udio, though labels Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group have settled their lawsuits against the music generators.
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Resilience characterizes many young basketball players at SCC Dixon said.
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Under that view, a taxpayer who actively participates in management should not receive the benefit simply because state law characterizes the interest as a limited partnership interest.
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Each square creates ultrasonic waves and records the ripples back at millions of times per second.
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The type of die CEA-Leti bonded to their wafer was a test vehicle, which records information to evaluate electrical connections.
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And of course, every wrapper came with the delightfully terrible jokes.
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Creator Alex Hirsch packed the show with enough jokes, pop culture references, and Easter eggs to inspire a cult fandom versed in the mythology of the quirky little town of Gravity Falls.
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Stepping out of a restaurant onto the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, as diners sit at street tables, the shooter pulls out a gun and fires on his targets from behind.
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Sacramento established a sister city relationship with Sumy, a northeastern Ukrainian city about 30 miles from the Russian border that became one of the first targets of the invasion.
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Not only does the media cycle move fast, but reputations can shift just as quickly.
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Those communities can move faster than formal hiring channels and build more trust because reputations form around concrete contributions rather than résumés and cover letters.
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The United Kingdom is on course for its sixth prime minister in some seven years, as one political leader after another proves no match for a stubbornly weak economy, which has weighed on incomes and living standards, wearing down the electorate.
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The sheriff said the agency remains committed to transparency, professionalism and ethical standards.
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Sheriff's officials said a detailed investigation determined three employees used the system for non-law enforcement purposes, violating both agency policy and Georgia law.
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While the singer-songwriter has been vocal about her disdain for generative AI models, her latest argument against it comes after learning hundreds of her own songs have been used for training purposes.
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“Marks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marks. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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