MARKS Synonyms: 290 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

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present tense third-person singular of mark

as in labels

to attach an identifying slip to marked each application with a numbered sticker

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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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marks

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noun

plural of mark

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

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This year marks two centuries since Jefferson’s death and two hundred and fifty years since the United States declared its independence by issuing arguably the most important piece of prose in modern history. —

Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 This marks the second time in school history that the Mids collected a top-eight seed, joining the 2013 squad that was seeded eighth. —

Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026 This weekend marks the start of Hollywood’s summer movie season, a crucial 18-week corridor that runs through Labor Day and often accounts for around 40% of the annual box office. —

Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026 This marks the third motorcyclist death in the Kansas City area in the past month. —

Eleanor Nash may 3, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026 The album marks the biggest streaming week of any album in 2026, Kahan’s largest streaming week and the biggest week for a rock album since Billboard began measuring by units in 2014. —

Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026 Kahan’s debut marks the biggest week for a rock album since the charts started measuring by units at the end of 2014. —

Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 May 2026 DeVaux's win also marks the second time a female trainer has won a Triple Crown race, as Jena Antonucci won the Belmont Stakes with Arcangelo in 2023. —

Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026 The foreign minister’s departure marks the end of two visits to Pakistan in 48 hours, as hopes for further face-to-face US-Iranian talks dissipated. —

Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026

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Farrell notes the transformation of retirement into unretirement marks such a divide … a revolution in the making. —

Helen Dennis, Daily News, 2 May 2026 While some copies remain in pristine condition, their plastic sleeves intact, the majority bear marks of use. —

Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026 Her rookie year set new marks for merchandise, but Indiana was able to increase merch sales 60% last year even with Clark sidelined for 70% of games. —

Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026 The ribbon cutting marks a new era for the resort and debuts four new venues for guests and visitors to enjoy. —

Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026 With an ebony handle and gorgeous decorative hammer marks, the Kazan Arare gyuto is a piece anyone would proudly display in their home. —

Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026 Another way to assess age and origin is through maker’s marks—symbols, numbers, or letters stamped on an item to identify its manufacturer. —

Nicole Anderson, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026 There are no monthly fees, no minimums, and the app receives consistently high marks for usability. —

Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026 Caleb Lomu’s selection deserves high marks for several reasons that start right there. —

Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026

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An accident at a Pepsi ad shoot causes his scalp to catch fire, and in playing that moment for as much tragedy as possible, the film all but labels Michael’s life as a gothic-horror tale of body transformation.

— Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Banijay Americas labels Bunim/Murray Productions and 51 Minds Entertainment have announced the joint promotion of Margaret Morales and Mike Vanderlinde to vice president, production, at the two labels.

— Arushi Jacob, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026