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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
Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
To end without a deal marks a fundamental blow to nascent hopes of finding an off-ramp to this crisis.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
The development marks a blow to Washington’s support for Orban’s reelection and comes after Magyar’s Tisza party was viewed as the favorite to win in the April 12 election, holding a 10-point lead over the ruling Fidesz party, according to Politico’s polling analysis.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026
To the lower right of Sirius is Mirzam, a dimmer but distinct star that marks the hound’s elevated paw.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Judy Reyes marks the Scrubs revival season finale with a visit to the Empire State Building in New York City on April 9.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
This year marks the centennial of Route 66.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
This marks her fourth run for president.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
This also marks the second-biggest domestic launch of all time for Illumination, the animation empire founded by Chris Meledandri.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival launched in 1999 and 2026 marks its 25th edition.
—Kayla Bartkowski, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
While details remain scarce — Crumbl has not shared specifics about what the donuts might look like, taste like or cost — the company’s acknowledgment that testing is underway marks the first official confirmation that donuts are on its radar.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Carrying the marks of each new regime, generations come and go — a Jewish family, an opportunistic architect and his wife, an idealistic writer, and her granddaughter.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Spring marks peak termite emergence because warmer temperatures bring out swarms of reproductive termites.
—Ana Durrani, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Conservators later found burn marks on the walls where people had stubbed out their cigarettes.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
The newest spot in uptown marks Casa Azteca’s second location; its original restaurant opened in Mooresville last year.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
In that respect, O’Hoppe is getting high marks so far.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
His appearance at Coachella marks a return to the stage on a major scale.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
To end without a deal marks a fundamental blow to nascent hopes of finding an off-ramp to this crisis.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
The development marks a blow to Washington’s support for Orban’s reelection and comes after Magyar’s Tisza party was viewed as the favorite to win in the April 12 election, holding a 10-point lead over the ruling Fidesz party, according to Politico’s polling analysis.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026
To the lower right of Sirius is Mirzam, a dimmer but distinct star that marks the hound’s elevated paw.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Judy Reyes marks the Scrubs revival season finale with a visit to the Empire State Building in New York City on April 9.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
This year marks the centennial of Route 66.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
This marks her fourth run for president.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
This also marks the second-biggest domestic launch of all time for Illumination, the animation empire founded by Chris Meledandri.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
Functionality and style aside, this new arrival gets top marks in the safety department, too.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival launched in 1999 and 2026 marks its 25th edition.
—Kayla Bartkowski, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
While details remain scarce — Crumbl has not shared specifics about what the donuts might look like, taste like or cost — the company’s acknowledgment that testing is underway marks the first official confirmation that donuts are on its radar.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Carrying the marks of each new regime, generations come and go — a Jewish family, an opportunistic architect and his wife, an idealistic writer, and her granddaughter.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Spring marks peak termite emergence because warmer temperatures bring out swarms of reproductive termites.
—Ana Durrani, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Conservators later found burn marks on the walls where people had stubbed out their cigarettes.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
The newest spot in uptown marks Casa Azteca’s second location; its original restaurant opened in Mooresville last year.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
In that respect, O’Hoppe is getting high marks so far.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marks
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That’s a subdivision for some stylists; The Wall Group labels them stylist/content creators.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Both Gomez and Pérez argue that the Cuban government often labels common prisoners as political detainees when announcing releases.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The author characterizes Huntington Beach itself as an inherently self-aggrandizing, wealthy coastal enclave unrepresentative of broader California concerns, dismissing the notion that this affluent beach town should serve as a model for statewide governance or the state’s future direction.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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But the decision also characterizes the law as viewpoint discrimination (specifically here the desire to change someone’s LGBTQ+ identity), which is almost never allowed under the First Amendment.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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Noncitizen voting is rare The Heritage Foundation’s database of election fraud records 30 cases in Missouri between 1982 and 2025.—
Jack Harvel
April 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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The memoir records the workings of Mughal rule, describing dealings with courtiers and envoys.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The jokes — good, bad and cheap — come non-stop in then show’s 90 minutes, and are filled and sometimes pummeled with pop culture and brand-name references, puns, anachronistic humor, and naughty bits.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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Whitehall’s opening monologue included jokes about his upcoming wedding (to model partner Roxy Horner), largely lamenting the cost and need to socialize with so many people.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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And some in the administration believe there are still more economic targets that can be hit that would put the economic hurt on Iran, including bonyads, the charitable trusts that account for a significant percentage of the Iranian economy.—
Fatima Hussein,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Each of the plaintiffs in this new suit, excluding Colin Albert, are the targets of Read’s own lawsuit first filed in Bristol County and then transferred to federal court in Boston.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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Both detectives have reputations as active cops, Maden with 254 felony arrests and 22 citations for good police work, Algerio with 95 felony arrests and three citations, records show.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Despite their over-the-top reputations, their contributions are less about adding a boisterous EDM drop and more about accentuating Toki’s strengths.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
16 Apr. 2026
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Mason's Law will mandate the marking, guarding, and grading of storm drains to improve safety standards across the state.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Method Oregon is a non-profit established by a coalition of producers to ensure high standards and help place their wines on the map.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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The agreement says that the flag cannot be removed, except for normal maintenance purposes.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Marks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marks. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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