as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the Johnsons complained to the movers about broken dishes and mars on the furniture
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as in taints
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
mar a politician's reputation with scurrilous rumors
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as in damages
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the once glossy surface is now marred by numerous small pits and abrasions
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Recent Examples of mars
Rachel Del Guidice, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Earlier this year, the company announced a publishing administration partnership with 16-time Grammy Award-winner — and Variety’s Hitmakers 2025 songwriter of the year — Bruno Mars, commencing upon the completion of his current deal with BMG/Warner Chappell.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
That is, some critics might say that rather than collectively calling for more bureaucratic solutions, Nobelists like you should endorse more extreme goals such as radical geoengineering to combat climate change or building cities on Mars to create a backup plan for humanity.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 28 Apr. 2026
Paris, France In Paris, some of the most iconic views of the cherry blossom trees are near the Eiffel Tower, where cherry trees bloom around the Champ de Mars and nearby gardens, framing the landmark in soft spring color.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In this particular case, Elordi’s Pluto merges with Jenner’s Venus (love, attraction, pleasure) and Mars (passion, desire, energy).
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
For decades, Mars has surprised scientists with evidence of ancient rivers, shifting sands and the chemical fingerprints of past water.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The presence of corundum suggests Mars may have remained chemically and thermally active more recently than previously believed.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Starship, which SpaceX is developing to take people to the moon and Mars, among other tasks, is still in the test-flight phase.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
However, an earnestness mars most of the proceedings.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Deadly holiday weekend mars broad crime drop The back-and-forth followed a Labor Day weekend of deadly violence in Chicago worse than in the previous two years, with seven people shot to death, according to preliminary Chicago Police Department reports.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Valuing a project at cost of production rather than value in an arm’s length sale—common in all economic statistics—especially mars Chinese data.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
The essays covered topics including whether schools should require community service and whether aliens built a hill on Mars.
—Rachel Del Guidice, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Earlier this year, the company announced a publishing administration partnership with 16-time Grammy Award-winner — and Variety’s Hitmakers 2025 songwriter of the year — Bruno Mars, commencing upon the completion of his current deal with BMG/Warner Chappell.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
That is, some critics might say that rather than collectively calling for more bureaucratic solutions, Nobelists like you should endorse more extreme goals such as radical geoengineering to combat climate change or building cities on Mars to create a backup plan for humanity.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 28 Apr. 2026
Paris, France In Paris, some of the most iconic views of the cherry blossom trees are near the Eiffel Tower, where cherry trees bloom around the Champ de Mars and nearby gardens, framing the landmark in soft spring color.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In this particular case, Elordi’s Pluto merges with Jenner’s Venus (love, attraction, pleasure) and Mars (passion, desire, energy).
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
For decades, Mars has surprised scientists with evidence of ancient rivers, shifting sands and the chemical fingerprints of past water.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The presence of corundum suggests Mars may have remained chemically and thermally active more recently than previously believed.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Starship, which SpaceX is developing to take people to the moon and Mars, among other tasks, is still in the test-flight phase.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
No sadness mars the purity of its paranoia.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
However, an earnestness mars most of the proceedings.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Deadly holiday weekend mars broad crime drop The back-and-forth followed a Labor Day weekend of deadly violence in Chicago worse than in the previous two years, with seven people shot to death, according to preliminary Chicago Police Department reports.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Valuing a project at cost of production rather than value in an arm’s length sale—common in all economic statistics—especially mars Chinese data.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mars
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While the Allen and Morens prosecutions move forward, the factual and legal defects in the SPLC and Comey indictments suggest that both defendants will likely succeed in any effort to get their cases tossed out of court.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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Seal of quality At 12 months, the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium performs the traditional tapping test — striking each wheel with a hammer and listening for internal defects.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The sarcasm taints the question but doesn’t invalidate it.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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The film centered on the Environmental Protection Agency encasing the Simpsons’ hometown of Springfield in a dome after Homer taints the area’s water supply.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mercury damages the nervous system.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Antisemitism weakens trust, corrodes pluralism and damages the social fabric on which diverse communities depend.—
Laurence Milstein,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The pain is much deeper than the scars.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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In some places, the scars haven’t healed.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Naturally, trouble spoils the crew’s relaxation in the form of an ocean princess named Yura (Allegra Clark; Saoiri Onishi) on the run from baddies Zodon (Christopher Corey Smith; Koichi Domoto) and Djeese (Yuri Lowenthal; Koji Yusa).—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Nestled in Sonoma County, 70 miles north of San Francisco, Healdsburg is an ideal destination for enjoying delicious food, wine country spoils and relaxation.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This storyline later appeared in the second season of Girls, as Dunham’s character Hannah is overwhelmed with the anxiety of writing a novel and similarly injures herself.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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In her desperation to ask Val for a job on the new sitcom, Sharon falls and injures herself.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These grow to form blotches that have lighter and darker zones appearing as irregular concentric rings that grow throughout the season until the entire leaf turns black and dies.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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This was a black one with blotches faintly outlined in pale yellow, a beautiful but deadly looking animal.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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What Sacks doesn’t get is that by financing and diplomatically supporting Israel, our country makes the crimes of the Israeli government possible, which stains America’s reputation in the world and drains our Treasury.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Every failure of the state now stains the turban as well as the uniform.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Mars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mars. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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