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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
Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
The annual gathering marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and remains one of the most photographed and symbolic solstice events anywhere in the world.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
The matchup marks the 30th anniversary of the very first WNBA game ever played, and kicks off ESPN’s Women’s Sports Sundays, the network’s nine-week, summer-long primetime franchise highlighting women’s sports, namely the WNBA and NWSL.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2026
The successful maiden flight of the Falcon 10X marks the beginning of a new chapter for the company and brings the aircraft one step closer to entering service.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026
According to the map published by Israel soon after the ceasefire, the buffer zone marks about 600 square kilometers consisting of 57 towns and villages.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 21 June 2026
There's been a big focus on Washington landmarks in recent months, but this weekend marks the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.
—CBS News, 21 June 2026
As such, June 21 marks the start of astronomical summer, which is calculated based on the position of Earth relative to the sun, as opposed to meteorological summer, which is based on temperature and runs from the beginning of June through to the end of August.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 June 2026
This study marks the first to use that data to model climate as rising temperatures are expected to fuel more disastrous events, from marine heat waves that kill coral to droughts.
—Jenny Staletovich, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Niacinamide evens out tone and fade lingering post-blemish marks, while glycerin delivers lightweight hydration.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026
Slippers 08 marks Babuka Black’s debut on Perennial, an imprint of K Records that has backed a new wave of lo-fi twee-pop revivalists like Sharp Pins and Touch Girl Apple Blossom.
—Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that enslaved people were finally free more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
—Christina Ray Stanton, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
Donald pointed out that receiving a PDA from ABS marks a pivotal step in Squid’s qualification journey.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Trooping the Colour marks Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis' second major royal event of the year after joining the family for their annual Easter church outing in April.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
But several shots appear to hit with enough force to leave visible impact marks and dents in the wall.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Stamps or maker’s marks are often located on the underside of items.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Verb
Temperatures are expected to jump significantly across Southern California between Tuesday and Thursday this week, which marks the first full week of summer.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
The annual gathering marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and remains one of the most photographed and symbolic solstice events anywhere in the world.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
The matchup marks the 30th anniversary of the very first WNBA game ever played, and kicks off ESPN’s Women’s Sports Sundays, the network’s nine-week, summer-long primetime franchise highlighting women’s sports, namely the WNBA and NWSL.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2026
The successful maiden flight of the Falcon 10X marks the beginning of a new chapter for the company and brings the aircraft one step closer to entering service.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026
According to the map published by Israel soon after the ceasefire, the buffer zone marks about 600 square kilometers consisting of 57 towns and villages.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 21 June 2026
There's been a big focus on Washington landmarks in recent months, but this weekend marks the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.
—CBS News, 21 June 2026
As such, June 21 marks the start of astronomical summer, which is calculated based on the position of Earth relative to the sun, as opposed to meteorological summer, which is based on temperature and runs from the beginning of June through to the end of August.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 June 2026
This study marks the first to use that data to model climate as rising temperatures are expected to fuel more disastrous events, from marine heat waves that kill coral to droughts.
—Jenny Staletovich, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Noun
Megalodon preyed on large marine mammals, with fossil evidence showing devastating bite marks.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Niacinamide evens out tone and fade lingering post-blemish marks, while glycerin delivers lightweight hydration.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026
Slippers 08 marks Babuka Black’s debut on Perennial, an imprint of K Records that has backed a new wave of lo-fi twee-pop revivalists like Sharp Pins and Touch Girl Apple Blossom.
—Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that enslaved people were finally free more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
—Christina Ray Stanton, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
Donald pointed out that receiving a PDA from ABS marks a pivotal step in Squid’s qualification journey.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Trooping the Colour marks Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis' second major royal event of the year after joining the family for their annual Easter church outing in April.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
But several shots appear to hit with enough force to leave visible impact marks and dents in the wall.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Stamps or maker’s marks are often located on the underside of items.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marks
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Most of Gaza’s 2 million residents remain displaced amid devastation and severe shortages, as new Israeli strikes on crowded areas kill children and other civilians Israel labels militant targets.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Why are shoppers reading grocery labels more carefully?—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Under that view, a taxpayer who actively participates in management should not receive the benefit simply because state law characterizes the interest as a limited partnership interest.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The network characterizes the request for edits as something that should be happening in the newsroom.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The character launches a music career, records songs and steps into the spotlight.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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That lines up with data from plague outbreaks thousands of years later in London, when parish records document local children bearing the brunt of the plague’s death toll.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2026
Noun
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And of course, every wrapper came with the delightfully terrible jokes.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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Creator Alex Hirsch packed the show with enough jokes, pop culture references, and Easter eggs to inspire a cult fandom versed in the mythology of the quirky little town of Gravity Falls.—
Christian Holub,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Treat rules like 30, 37 or the 3-3-3 method as starting points, not strict targets.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Drone reconnaissance has become a part of anti-terror efforts in recent years, especially around high-profile targets.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Across both sides of the state line, several districts have built reputations for strong academics, robust extracurriculars and the kind of community feel that draws families in and keeps them.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The June 2019 announcement underscored the banks’ reputations for trust, transparency and honesty, BB&T chief digital client experience officer Dontá Wilson told The Charlotte Observer at the time.—
Claire Harutunian,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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The United Kingdom is on course for its sixth prime minister in some seven years, as one political leader after another proves no match for a stubbornly weak economy, which has weighed on incomes and living standards, wearing down the electorate.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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The sheriff said the agency remains committed to transparency, professionalism and ethical standards.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Sheriff's officials said a detailed investigation determined three employees used the system for non-law enforcement purposes, violating both agency policy and Georgia law.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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While the singer-songwriter has been vocal about her disdain for generative AI models, her latest argument against it comes after learning hundreds of her own songs have been used for training purposes.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
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“Marks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marks. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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