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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
Doug Myers, CBS News, 24 May 2026
This year also marks the 25th anniversary of the first space tourist flight into space.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The 1,121 new species found between mid-2025 and mid-2026 marks a 54 percent increase in annual identifications.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 May 2026
This marks the grand finale of Longoria's time in Cannes.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Developed in partnership with Germany, the RCH 155 programme marks the first major step in reconstituting the UK’s 155mm close support artillery capability, with delivery supported by industry partners and allied programme teams.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026
Having mastered the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this marks his first foray into WB’s Batman DC world.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 24 May 2026
This weekend marks another edition of the Coca-Cola 600 — the biggest annual race in North Carolina and the longest race on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2026
For the Riverside resident, this fight marks the career finale Rousey never had.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 May 2026
From tomatoes and berries to bell peppers and avocados, bumps, pressure, and handling during transport or storage can leave marks.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
The letter-like shape marks where sunlight glances off the rim of the Ukart crater, along with other pieces of broken terrain and small impact sites.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 23 May 2026
Next door, an empty lot marks where a beloved playhouse stood before flames destroyed it.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Beneath some of the mourners’ feet were skid marks that community members said follow the path of the vehicle that struck Lincoln Sabini on April 13.
—Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
Friday's swearing-in marks Warsh's second stint at the Fed.
—Jeff Cox,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Critics and fans have given it high marks.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
When these efforts failed, the female driver began aggressively swerving from side to side in the roadway, leaving tire marks in the pavement.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 22 May 2026
Verb
According to Rockwall County commissioners, the monument marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding and is intended to highlight the Ten Commandments' role in America's legal and moral history.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 24 May 2026
This year also marks the 25th anniversary of the first space tourist flight into space.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The 1,121 new species found between mid-2025 and mid-2026 marks a 54 percent increase in annual identifications.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 May 2026
This marks the grand finale of Longoria's time in Cannes.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Developed in partnership with Germany, the RCH 155 programme marks the first major step in reconstituting the UK’s 155mm close support artillery capability, with delivery supported by industry partners and allied programme teams.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026
Having mastered the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this marks his first foray into WB’s Batman DC world.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 24 May 2026
This weekend marks another edition of the Coca-Cola 600 — the biggest annual race in North Carolina and the longest race on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2026
For the Riverside resident, this fight marks the career finale Rousey never had.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Noun
Her best marks this season are 188-7 in the discus and 53-2 in the shot put.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 May 2026
From tomatoes and berries to bell peppers and avocados, bumps, pressure, and handling during transport or storage can leave marks.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
The letter-like shape marks where sunlight glances off the rim of the Ukart crater, along with other pieces of broken terrain and small impact sites.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 23 May 2026
Next door, an empty lot marks where a beloved playhouse stood before flames destroyed it.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Beneath some of the mourners’ feet were skid marks that community members said follow the path of the vehicle that struck Lincoln Sabini on April 13.
—Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
Friday's swearing-in marks Warsh's second stint at the Fed.
—Jeff Cox,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Critics and fans have given it high marks.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
When these efforts failed, the female driver began aggressively swerving from side to side in the roadway, leaving tire marks in the pavement.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marks
Verb
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Doctors don’t treat patients by following FDA labels word-for-word and stopping there.—
Payton Herres,
STAT,
19 May 2026
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Read product labels carefully and follow directions.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The couples who describe their relationship as genuinely easy — not without conflict, but without the grinding exhaustion that characterizes so many long-term partnerships — don’t tend to share the same hobbies or communication style.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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In the past couple of decades, however, Czernowin has deëmphasized the frantic gesturing that characterizes so much latter-day modernism.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The recorded 911 call, obtained through a Cabarrus County records request, does not identify the caller or the man in need of help, per a North Carolina law that protects that information.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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With Teutonic deadpan, Sander sends up the often ideologically weighted social photography of which his project is an example—and records the giddy, glitchy instability of the Weimar years, when the old order was in disorienting flux, and would soon disappear altogether.—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Once the hashmarks, Boise State logo and end zone markings found their way onto the field, many of the jokes faded.—
Shaun Goodwin
May 25,
Idaho Statesman,
25 May 2026
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Scientists may have finally solved the riddle of Tyrannosaurus rex’s small arms, which have always stood out as the oddest feature in the mightiest of dinosaurs, prompting jokes and a century-plus debate on their purpose and evolutionary history.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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With the deadline a little more than two months away, sources have said the Padres are compiling a list of potential targets every bit as ambitious as the past two seasons, when Preller made the team substantially better at the deadline.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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During sentencing, Baskin dismissed the argument that the devices were used for purposes such as exploding targets and fireworks.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Missing this balance, in the worst-case scenario, can damage brand reputations that took years to build.—
Karolyn Raphael,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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But a flurry of recent releases go one step further, tapping into brands that have built their reputations on sustainability.—
Sophie Benson,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
Noun
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His other, more conservative but still expressive sets for RCA comprised a joint project with Coleman Hawkins, a recital of familiar bop tunes and a collection of standards.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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As a 42-year-old mom, my standards are admittedly high.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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For tax purposes, the Collin County Appraisal District valued the property at nearly $2 million.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Iran, which says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, sees it as a sovereignty issue and has indicated opposition to that option.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
25 May 2026
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“Marks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marks. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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