MARKS Synonyms: 290 Similar and Opposite Words

marks 1 of 2

verb

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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The offer marks a 73% premium to the group's share price on May 29, when deal talks began. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 6 July 2026 The report argues that the museum has deemphasized America’s founding, noting the absence of major exhibits devoted to the Founding Fathers or key events of the American Revolution as the country marks its 250th anniversary. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 6 July 2026 His solo success, including Grammy wins and film roles, marks a remarkable evolution from those early days. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 As America marks its 250th anniversary — and confronts deep political divisions — Kristen asked her what lessons our history may hold for this moment. — NBC news, 5 July 2026 Today marks a new and an international chapter in the love-hate relationship. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 Their doubles withdrawal marks the end of Wimbledon for both sisters. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 4 July 2026 The former marks some of D'Arcy's best work on the series to date. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026 Not only does the free outdoor festival, which is always held on a Saturday, actually fall on July 4 for the first time, this year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which marked the founding of the United States. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026

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Saturday’s grand opening marks the third Taco Bell Cantina to open in a mall, Roderick said, including a location at Westfield Oakridge Mall in San Jose. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026 The altered version includes footage that zooms in on a figure that prosecutors said was Robinson and red marks that were added to the video. — Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 This left distinctive marks on the bones, marks that were usually shallower, shorter, and wider than cut marks from stone tools. — ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026 The standalone marks the former Spice Girl’s first retail location on American soil. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 Other top travel destinations On the latest Travel + Leisure list, North Carolina destinations made their marks in other categories. — Simone Jasper july 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 Giving your white shoes a quick wipe after wearing them can prevent dirt and marks from becoming more difficult to clean later. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 Elsewhere, Haji Wright and Alejandro Zendejas barely saw the field, while Mark McKenzie (save for the postgame team circles) and Joe Scally didn’t make their marks. — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 9 July 2026 This year, unlike some past years, the city found burn marks on sidewalks but not on tennis courts. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026

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Also highlighted this year as finalists are fellow couture designer Julie de Libran as well as menswear labels EgonLab and Kartik Research.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 June 2026
Netris labels its approach NAAM, for Network Automation, Abstraction, and Multi-Tenancy, and has become the platform neoclouds standardize on as the category takes shape.

— R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Definition of labels

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Resilience characterizes many young basketball players at SCC Dixon said.

— Nicole Gregory, Oc Register, 25 June 2026
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

Definition of characterizes

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What the 2023 Sleep Study Found The research by Haibin Li and Frank Qian analyzed data from the National Health Interview Survey (1997-2018), linked to National Death Index records through December 31, 2019.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
But now, a study published in Ecology and Evolution records the predation of frogs by a family of harvestmen (Opiliones), suggesting that such ecological interactions may be more widespread than previously thought.

— Jay Kakade July 13, New Atlas, 14 July 2026

Definition of records

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The jokes about a modern couple trapped in a magical town stuck more than 200 years in the past hit the mark with just the right amount of bawdy fun.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Some jokes, including a riff on the history of the Wright Brothers, feel vaguely Dada, as if Marino and Wain had spent a long, happy stretch of aimless days drinking coffee and free-associating.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026

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Much like today’s independent watchmakers, their reputations rested not simply on manufacturing every part themselves, but on transforming components into exceptional finished watches.

— Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Many of them will be looking to show off their skills to potential suitors, while others will be seeking to justify their lofty reputations.

— Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of reputations

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Israel says major rehabilitation efforts won’t begin until Hamas is disarmed, and says construction equipment is dual-use and can serve military purposes.

— Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.

— Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026