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

2 of 2

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

Verb

The contemplative family pilgrimage drama marks the fiction-feature debut of a longtime collaborator of Apichatpong Weerasethakul. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026 For Placer Land Trust, the opening marks another milestone in its conservation efforts. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026 This marks the first time Woods by Jordyn hits the brick-and-mortar world. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026 The test marks an important step toward a potential flight demonstration in 2027. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026 Friday marks the final trading day of a bruising month for AI stocks as investors continue to scrutinize the enormous cost of the AI boom and demand evidence that those investments will eventually translate into profit. — Lucy Bayly, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026 The multiyear partnership marks Lilly’s first full sports sponsorship in college athletics and creates a platform to engage the two fan bases while strengthening Lilly’s longstanding relationships with the universities. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026 The trend marks a stark turn from earlier this decade, when sellers often received well above their asking price as home shoppers empowered by rock-bottom mortgage rates fueled a buying frenzy that sent home prices soaring. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026 The result marks a historic moment in Brazil's democratic era. — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026

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Here’s a closer look at where those marks rank in UM history. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026 Gary also gets high marks for his (yes) chocolate-orange fondants. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 There were no marks or damage on the inner screen’s surface or the external hinge to suggest anything had been caught or damaged. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026 Tight socks, synthetic fabrics or sweaty feet can trap moisture, leaving marks on the skin or triggering irritation. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 The Portuguese operation marks Weavabel’s first in-house label manufacturing. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 People are advised to watch for signs of rodent activity including droppings, gnaw marks, scratching or scurrying sounds and rub marks along baseboards or around entry points. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated October 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 In air traffic communications, the Delta pilot asked the tower to have medical personnel waiting at the gate to treat bite marks and a bloody nose, but said ambulances were not necessary. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 Officers observed multiple sets of tire marks in the yard, some leading to a wooden fence by the backyard. — Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for marks

Verb

The graph correctly labels the resumption of large-scale strikes on that date, followed by a continuous rise in diesel prices to the record heights experienced over the past month.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2026
Inside, the Chuk box houses a series of three shelves that vary in depth to the extent that Chuk labels them a shelf, a tray and a drawer.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of labels

Verb

Yet Lee shows that the iron sense of control with which Brookner approached her own legacy runs through her fiction, too, creating the austere elegance that characterizes her prose.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
In October 2019, China paused sponsorship deals with the National Basketball Association after Houston Rockets executive Daryl Morey posted online in support of protests in Hong Kong, which Beijing characterizes as separatist and seditious.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of characterizes

Noun

And of course jokes were made about the absurdly long menu at the aforementioned Cheesecake Factory; that is a gimme.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
His stylist, Juliet Charlotte, tells VF all about dressing the superstar and shares her thoughts on all the jokes about her work.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of jokes

Noun

Raytheon has not disclosed a deployment timeline or specific performance targets for the system.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
A couple of 3s fall here, a couple of passes reach their targets there, and the Knicks may finally begin looking like their old selves once again.

— Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of targets

Noun

But beauty is a highly emotional, high-trust consumer vertical, unlike tech and gaming, which have historically more utilitarian reputations.

— Kati Chitrakorn, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
But the reputations of tech companies and their leaders have suffered, creating a barrier to the deep trust required for these essential sectors.

— Jeffrey I. Cole, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of reputations

Noun

To ensure top-tier data protection, the whole system is developed and operated under ISO 27001 standards, as per the release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Bowles distinguished between the legal standards for criminal prosecution and the university’s responsibility to address conduct that could threaten student safety or violate campus regulations.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of standards

Noun

The measure would require new local tax increases or extensions that are used for specific purposes to receive a two-thirds vote to pass.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
The septet is also planning on working on new material for full-band endeavors as well as individual purposes.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2026