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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
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
The 40th release, however, marks the first time the brand has ever released a tequila—an extra añejo blend put together by a leading name in the agave spirits industry.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Mamdani’s victory marks a rupture in a long American tradition.
—Fahad Zuberi, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Tuesday's election marks a pivotal moment for liberal-leaning New York City and the Democratic establishment.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
The film marks the feature directorial debut of Irish writer/director Steve Kenny and has been boarded by Bankside Films, which will launch worldwide sales at the upcoming American Film Market.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Indeed, the film marks Thompson’s first film under her Viva Maude banner.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
The viral reaction prompted a studio version, which now marks the act’s 13th top 10 (fittingly) on the list.
—Russ Penuell, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
The announcement carries particular resonance as Majid Al Futtaim marks the 30th anniversary of its founding.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
His lowest marks concern his management of the federal government and tariffs, with 36% and 33% approval ratings respectively.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Other indicators include stains on the face of the fireplace or smoke marks in unexpected places.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
This menu hits all the marks of the big meal but does so in an alluring, paired down package.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Adebayo continues to take and make threes, and appears to be on his way to career-high marks in three-point makes and three-point attempts.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Today, scuff marks from nearly a decade of foot traffic add to the restaurant’s wear, and therefore its charm.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The end of the film marks, to me, the end of a particular chapter of healing.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
For decades, scientists viewed cut marks on the fossils as signs that Indigenous Australians hunted large prey — possibly to the point of extinction.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
The shift marks the end of the pandemic’s geographic free-for-all.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
The 40th release, however, marks the first time the brand has ever released a tequila—an extra añejo blend put together by a leading name in the agave spirits industry.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Mamdani’s victory marks a rupture in a long American tradition.
—Fahad Zuberi, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Tuesday's election marks a pivotal moment for liberal-leaning New York City and the Democratic establishment.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
The film marks the feature directorial debut of Irish writer/director Steve Kenny and has been boarded by Bankside Films, which will launch worldwide sales at the upcoming American Film Market.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Indeed, the film marks Thompson’s first film under her Viva Maude banner.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
The viral reaction prompted a studio version, which now marks the act’s 13th top 10 (fittingly) on the list.
—Russ Penuell, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
The announcement carries particular resonance as Majid Al Futtaim marks the 30th anniversary of its founding.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Royals will make decisions on multiple players with one of the biggest question marks being nine-time All-Star and longtime catcher Salvador Perez.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
His lowest marks concern his management of the federal government and tariffs, with 36% and 33% approval ratings respectively.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Other indicators include stains on the face of the fireplace or smoke marks in unexpected places.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
This menu hits all the marks of the big meal but does so in an alluring, paired down package.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Adebayo continues to take and make threes, and appears to be on his way to career-high marks in three-point makes and three-point attempts.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Today, scuff marks from nearly a decade of foot traffic add to the restaurant’s wear, and therefore its charm.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The end of the film marks, to me, the end of a particular chapter of healing.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
For decades, scientists viewed cut marks on the fossils as signs that Indigenous Australians hunted large prey — possibly to the point of extinction.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marks
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While Sora labels their videos with watermarks, these can be removed or overlooked once the Sora videos spread to other social media platforms, according to Torney.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
30 Oct. 2025
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The fragmentation of this reality has made things exciting, confusing, and frustrating for the average individual who, when walking into a dispensary for the first time, is confronted with a wall of packages and detailed, jargony labels.—
Carly Fisher,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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The next step was to search for the higher-energy release of energy that stellar physicists believe characterizes the frequent CMEs from young stars.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Protest organizers have trained thousands in de-escalation techniques and have promised the day will be safe, even as political rhetoric characterizes demonstrators as being aligned with terrorist forces.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Father Thornton records the entire process as part of his work for the Vatican, which gets scarier by the minute; hands blaze with fire, children's voices sing in cellars, evil nuns run about, and flashlights reveal satanic images in the dark.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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After creating an account, eBirders can log on at any time to submit a checklist that records location, time, date and a list of birds observed.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Of course, not all jokes can be so easily divided into these categories.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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Plus, under the watchful eyes of veteran host Casey Wilson and newbie Andrew Rannells, the jokes never stop in the tent, as seen in another clip.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The first is safety, as no need for troops to mark targets manually; drones can do it from afar.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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This classical Pilates exercise targets your lower back muscles and extensors, which help with lifting objects.—
Leoni Jesner,
Health,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The rich and powerful, at least, might have the means to protect their reputations from an onslaught of deepfakes.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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But as the case spirals and loyalties fracture, reputations are on the line, and everyone’s playing to win.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rather, the slow start (by Ovechkin’s standards) to this season seemed due more to poor puck luck.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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For starters, he or she will be armed with some of the top TV and film incentives in the nation, crediting up to 40 percent of qualified expenses against taxes for productions that meet a series of minimum standards.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These innovations can be used for a variety of purposes, including assisting humans with tasks, conducting research, or performing dangerous or tedious jobs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The current policy, last revised in 2010, allows students to possess electronic devices during the school day but prohibits their use unless approved for educational purposes.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Marks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marks. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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