1
as in label
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it
the markers on the rock and mineral specimens were old and faded
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2
as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the discovery of a marker for the virus has greatly improved the accuracy of diagnosis
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Recent Examples of marker
All names are withheld, as are any markers that would indicate class, race, ethnicity, or religion.
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Nathaniel Moore
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
An alarm bell can also be heard in the marker of the temporary-help industry, which fell by 9,800 in August.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
An invitation to a party at their house over the Hollywood Hills became a sign of social status, a marker of arrival.
—Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
These brain areas are central to attention and information processing, emotional regulation, executive function and decision-making – all markers of ADHD.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
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Nathaniel Moore
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
An alarm bell can also be heard in the marker of the temporary-help industry, which fell by 9,800 in August.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
An invitation to a party at their house over the Hollywood Hills became a sign of social status, a marker of arrival.
—Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
These brain areas are central to attention and information processing, emotional regulation, executive function and decision-making – all markers of ADHD.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
Noun
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Renowned for being intimately involved in every aspect of his brand until his final days, Armani leaves behind a profound legacy in the fashion world, from dressing some of the biggest stars to building one of the industry’s most transformative and enduring labels.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fathers + Daughters Cellars – Small family label with deep local roots, making elegant Pinot Noir.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 Ford Explorer’s welcome new features add function to an already good midsize SUV.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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His killing could become not just a tragedy but a catalyst—an event that radicalizes ever more Americans, less an aberration than a feature of our increasingly perilous national politics.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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These characteristics make the merger an almost exact replica of that first, groundbreaking detection from 10 years ago, according to Isi.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Our panel said the leading characteristic of this fish is its robust, punchy flavor and emphasized the anchovies should have a balance of salt and umami.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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Moderate air quality in general is expected though areas immediately north and west of the fire could see up to unhealthy air quality.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Both are designed to bring café-quality coffee to the home kitchen with zero fuss.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Those traits all kind of culminated in me joining the Kansas City Defender around the time of the protests.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Shoddy-Mushroom-8456/Shoddy-Mushroom-8456 Others thought Bella could be a Goldador—a popular cross between a golden retriever and a Labrador retriever, combining the traits of both breeds.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Documenting positive attributes such as community involvement, steady employment, family support, and other meaningful contributions is also a wise move.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Lazar said the key attribute a successful prime minister must now have is the ability to unify the blocs of the National Assembly, which want to avoid another dissolution of parliament.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Name your sources or skip the attribution.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Most often, in fact, the messages received from mediums were from soldiers, and they were detailed enough to fill entire books which were published under the attribution of the soldier’s name.—
Alice Vernon
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Ravens rushed for 160 yards on 17 carries in the first half alone, and Henry broke the 100-yard mark well before halftime.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shark Tank’s beloved season 16 investors — Cuban, Greiner, O’Leary, Corcoran, Herjavec, John and Lubetzky — have made their mark on many lives.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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