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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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
October marks the start of butterfly season, with vibrant swarms fluttering well into the green season.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
The increase reportedly marks the highest oil price since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
First hereditary transition since the 1979 Iranian Revolution Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment marks the first time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution that the role of Supreme Leader has moved from father to son, according to The Guardian.
—James Powel, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
This free-admission museum marks the historic site where the very first McDonald’s burger was flipped in 1940.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
This shift marks a significant erosion of Israel’s diplomatic support.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Missing Sunday marks the first time since James missed the first 14 games of the season with sciatica that the Lakers listed him as unavailable for back to back games.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
Sunday also marks the beginning of Daylight Saving Time with North Texans losing one hour.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
The opening marks Ēma’s third location overall and the second Lettuce concept in Austin, joining Aba on South Congress Avenue.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
The Seminoles shot 52% from the floor and 47% from deep, and held SMU to 42% and 39% marks, respectively.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
María was among the locals sweeping up the ashes and trying to scrub burn marks from the streets and buildings when The Times visited Etzatlán in the days after El Mencho’s death.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
While the music video marks Malone and Reeder’s first collaboration, their simpatico tastes and nature are clear.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2026
Boise gained high marks for quality of life based on its accessibility for people on foot, according to Lupo.
—Hali Smith
march 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
This inevitably will lead to someone using a rag or towel to wipe the surface, which then leads to swirl marks and hazing, just like on paint, making the shiny piano black plastic dull at best.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Mar. 2026
Both are among the lowest marks in the league.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
The arrival of both the first and second stages marks a defiant comeback for an RFA that many feared would be grounded indefinitely by its 2024 setback.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
October marks the start of butterfly season, with vibrant swarms fluttering well into the green season.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
The increase reportedly marks the highest oil price since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
First hereditary transition since the 1979 Iranian Revolution Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment marks the first time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution that the role of Supreme Leader has moved from father to son, according to The Guardian.
—James Powel, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
This free-admission museum marks the historic site where the very first McDonald’s burger was flipped in 1940.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
This shift marks a significant erosion of Israel’s diplomatic support.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Missing Sunday marks the first time since James missed the first 14 games of the season with sciatica that the Lakers listed him as unavailable for back to back games.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
Sunday also marks the beginning of Daylight Saving Time with North Texans losing one hour.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
Don’t drop pots or pans, and protect against metal marks from utensils or cookware.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
The opening marks Ēma’s third location overall and the second Lettuce concept in Austin, joining Aba on South Congress Avenue.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
The Seminoles shot 52% from the floor and 47% from deep, and held SMU to 42% and 39% marks, respectively.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
María was among the locals sweeping up the ashes and trying to scrub burn marks from the streets and buildings when The Times visited Etzatlán in the days after El Mencho’s death.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
While the music video marks Malone and Reeder’s first collaboration, their simpatico tastes and nature are clear.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2026
Boise gained high marks for quality of life based on its accessibility for people on foot, according to Lupo.
—Hali Smith
march 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
This inevitably will lead to someone using a rag or towel to wipe the surface, which then leads to swirl marks and hazing, just like on paint, making the shiny piano black plastic dull at best.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Mar. 2026
Both are among the lowest marks in the league.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marks
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Jean-Claude Brizard, CEO of the education nonprofit Digital Promise, which is part of the certification project, compared it to Energy Star labels on appliances.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bar Madonna and a leafy garden, both serving killer cocktails and French wine labels only.—
Amber Elliott,
Houston Chronicle,
10 Feb. 2026
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From the Cold War to the hostage crisis, Matin-Asgari characterizes the countries’ long relationship as a matrix of intrigue and influence.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Mar. 2026
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The tech entrepreneur, who founded a fitness app and a financial management platform catering to young and wealthy customers, also characterizes Khanna’s stock trading as hypocritical since the congressman campaigns on easing inequality.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Court records state Jaime Castro falsely told two officers after the March 2025 multivehicle crash that another person in his vehicle had been driving at the time of the impact and neither of them had consumed alcohol beforehand.—
Chase Rogers,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Court records state her blood alcohol concentration was over three times the legal limit.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Colbert did read out several jokes that have been cut during his time on the show, crediting his writing staff for their quips.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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Over the years, more than 11,000 inscriptions have been found across the city, ranging from political commentary and love declarations to sporting slogans, jokes, and poems.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Satellite analysis by the AP shows that the school, as well as other targets struck the same day, had characteristics visible from the air that could have identified them as civilian sites before they were struck.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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The state is not on track to meet its targets, including a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and at least 85% by 2045.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These cases have left people trying to recover their reputations and, with them, a sense of reality.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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How many more reputations can these TV shows ruin?—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Can software alone meet safety standards once defined by mechanical systems?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Downey Fire Department rescue vehicle that responded was not equipped with a Tremco anti-theft locking device required under state law and applicable Fire Department standards, the family’s attorneys argue.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Express Employment Professionals, a staffing agency that has worked with 13 NCIA graduates in the last 18 months, confirmed that many could not be placed because the positions require a full license for insurance purposes.—
Brendan Hellweg,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Marks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marks. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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