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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
Karen Gilchrist,katrina Bishop, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The entertainment industry marks that shift, and has changed a lot in the last few years.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
The new gig marks Rosalía's first for Calvin Klein.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The play marks the second to be produced by Rudin and Diller following Rudin’s return to the industry after stepping aside four years ago amidst accusations from his staff of bullying and aggressive behavior.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
This marks their third consecutive year as executive producers of television’s biggest night, with the most recent edition of the telecast seeing a 54-percent improvement in ratings over the prior show.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
But the settlement also marks the beginning of what appears to be a new era forming in media, one that will likely look radically different than the media of old.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Republican strategist David Oman, who served as her finance chair in 2014, said her departure wasn’t a shock after months of speculation but still marks a major moment for Iowa politics.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Tomorrow marks the start of the National Football League season.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The 2025 season marks an exciting time to be a Bears fan.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Take time to explore the relationship between the linear marks and the monochromatic fields of color, how the lines evoke the horizon line or layers of sedimentary rock.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This upcoming surge marks the fourth straight year of elevated health benefit cost growth, according to Mercer, breaking from a decade of more modest annual increases of about 3%.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Voyager 1 marks 48 years in space The twin Voyager probes were launched on separate dates in 1977 from Florida from what is now the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station with the mission of exploring the outer solar system.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
As per the press release, these included small, circular protrusions or bumps, elliptical protrusions with a fingerprint-like pattern, and a third set of large, round marks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
The listing marks the first time an LGBTQ pilgrimage has been included in the Vatican’s Jubilee program.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Runner-up Sabalenka, meanwhile, retreated to another area, smashed her racket until the frame buckled and sat with her back against the wall, next to the scratch marks left on the floor.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
The overhaul marks the first major move by CEO and President Maziar Mike Doustdar, who took the reins at the pharma giant last month following the surprise ouster of Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen.
—Karen Gilchrist,katrina Bishop, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The entertainment industry marks that shift, and has changed a lot in the last few years.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
The new gig marks Rosalía's first for Calvin Klein.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The play marks the second to be produced by Rudin and Diller following Rudin’s return to the industry after stepping aside four years ago amidst accusations from his staff of bullying and aggressive behavior.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
This marks their third consecutive year as executive producers of television’s biggest night, with the most recent edition of the telecast seeing a 54-percent improvement in ratings over the prior show.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
But the settlement also marks the beginning of what appears to be a new era forming in media, one that will likely look radically different than the media of old.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Republican strategist David Oman, who served as her finance chair in 2014, said her departure wasn’t a shock after months of speculation but still marks a major moment for Iowa politics.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Tomorrow marks the start of the National Football League season.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Beyond the perks, the staff received high marks from our readers.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The 2025 season marks an exciting time to be a Bears fan.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Take time to explore the relationship between the linear marks and the monochromatic fields of color, how the lines evoke the horizon line or layers of sedimentary rock.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This upcoming surge marks the fourth straight year of elevated health benefit cost growth, according to Mercer, breaking from a decade of more modest annual increases of about 3%.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Voyager 1 marks 48 years in space The twin Voyager probes were launched on separate dates in 1977 from Florida from what is now the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station with the mission of exploring the outer solar system.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
As per the press release, these included small, circular protrusions or bumps, elliptical protrusions with a fingerprint-like pattern, and a third set of large, round marks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
The listing marks the first time an LGBTQ pilgrimage has been included in the Vatican’s Jubilee program.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Runner-up Sabalenka, meanwhile, retreated to another area, smashed her racket until the frame buckled and sat with her back against the wall, next to the scratch marks left on the floor.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marks
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North Korea labels the allies' joint drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up military demonstrations and weapons tests aimed at advancing its nuclear program.—
KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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Designed by house favorite architect Peter Marino, the new House of Dior New York location is the first in the world to house the designer labels' entire offerings, including women's, men's, beauty, and home, under one roof.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The title that has become attached to the painting over time curiously characterizes the Virgin Mary by the fruit, perhaps in recognition of her chastity, especially when considered in the context of Persephone’s myth.—
Demir Alp,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Aug. 2025
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Sure, rum is often identified with the sunny beaches and tropical climate that characterizes most of its places of origin.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After this stage, an impactor spacecraft will crash into the asteroid at high velocity, while the observer, supported by ground- and space-based telescopes, records the collision with advanced imaging systems.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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The microphone on the tool also records the sound of blood flowing through the heart.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That means having to cut jokes that don't fit his do-no-harm MO.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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His voice is exuberant, especially when cracking jokes.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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First-round rookie Colston Loveland should see ample targets from the second-year Williams.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In previous years, attacks on energy targets have intensified in the run up to and during winter.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kruse and Fialko filed their lawsuit in August, accusing Presley of making false allegations of elder abuse against them to ruin their reputations.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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Pressure campaigns have even led to traditional media outlets retracting previously positive reviews, further harming book sales and author reputations.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The advent of short-form cricket has seen fielding standards rise rapidly in the past decade.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The standards for staffing levels are based on federal regulations from the Office of Personnel Management.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In a 2004 study, the United States Institute of Peace said that hundreds of terrorist groups had migrated online, utilizing a tool meant for better communication for often nefarious purposes.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Marks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marks. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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