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
John McDermott, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2025
The largest rock from Mars ever found on Earth is going up for auction at Sotheby’s on July 16
The meteorite, known as NWA 16788, weighs about 54 lbs.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 6 July 2025
The mission’s first phase is already underway, with NASA's Perseverance rover exploring the surface of Mars.
—New Atlas, 6 July 2025
Meet The ‘Rival Of Mars’ Antares is a red supergiant star — a dying star.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Our children are all going to live on the same planet, and maybe Elon [Musk]’s will live on Mars.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 July 2025
The Mars Society, a nonprofit organization that runs the Mars Desert Research Station, or MDRS, invited CNBC to shadow one of its analog crews on a recent mission.
—Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 5 July 2025
Billions would go for the Artemis moon mission and for the exploration of Mars, while $88 million is earmarked for a pandemic response accountability committee.
—Kevin Freking, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025
Governed by Mars, this Fire sign plays to win, similar to Zedd's passion for football in his pursuit of earning a scholarship.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 June 2025
Noun
His 2023 novel Mixtape Hyperborea — a guys-being-dudes novel about a group of high school seniors who cruise the mall, smoke weed, lie about getting laid and call each other gay — was positively reviewed by Mars Review of Books.
—John McDermott, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2025
The largest rock from Mars ever found on Earth is going up for auction at Sotheby’s on July 16
The meteorite, known as NWA 16788, weighs about 54 lbs.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 6 July 2025
The mission’s first phase is already underway, with NASA's Perseverance rover exploring the surface of Mars.
—New Atlas, 6 July 2025
Meet The ‘Rival Of Mars’ Antares is a red supergiant star — a dying star.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Our children are all going to live on the same planet, and maybe Elon [Musk]’s will live on Mars.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 July 2025
The Mars Society, a nonprofit organization that runs the Mars Desert Research Station, or MDRS, invited CNBC to shadow one of its analog crews on a recent mission.
—Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 5 July 2025
Billions would go for the Artemis moon mission and for the exploration of Mars, while $88 million is earmarked for a pandemic response accountability committee.
—Kevin Freking, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025
Governed by Mars, this Fire sign plays to win, similar to Zedd's passion for football in his pursuit of earning a scholarship.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mars
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When the skin heals, small scars form as stretch marks.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2024
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For 25 years, the organization has transformed the scars of war into seeds of hope, working tirelessly to turn minefields into fertile farmland.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2024
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This erodes financial aid eligibility, especially for middle-class families living in high-cost areas with high equity but limited liquidity.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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When the plan keeps changing, trust erodes.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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If rain severely impairs your vision, pull over and wait for conditions to improve.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
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Neuroscience research has shown that stress impairs the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for logical decision-making.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Mars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mars. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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