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as in symbol
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark
the hallmark of the Primrose Pottery Works is the small rose emblem etched on each piece
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as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
regards kindness and gentleness as the hallmarks of a real man
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Recent Examples of hallmark
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 May 2025
Boka Place delivers all the cutting-edge wellness and fitness programming that are fast becoming hallmarks of the young brand.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
Myles Poydras, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2020
Byrne recalled her brother’s sense of humor, hallmarked an uncanny ability to impersonate anyone.
—Michael Brice-Saddler, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2019
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Noun
The first is Moore’s Michaela, who wears flowing chiffon dresses from Chloé, cream silk sets, Fred Leighton jewelry, and other stealth-wealth hallmarks typical of the uber-rich.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 May 2025
Boka Place delivers all the cutting-edge wellness and fitness programming that are fast becoming hallmarks of the young brand.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
Verb
Holidays, inasmuch as they are illustrated by their ornaments and decorations, are also hallmarked by their customary foods, which spangle around festive table centerpieces as the true spectacle of the occasions.
—Myles Poydras, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2020
Byrne recalled her brother’s sense of humor, hallmarked an uncanny ability to impersonate anyone.
—Michael Brice-Saddler, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmark
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John Brink, a Rand McNally cartographer, came up with a solution: Creating symbols for highways that were printed on the road maps and also put on signs attached to electrical and telephone poles along those roads.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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In one respect, at least—as a symbol for present-day America—the vehicle really could not be improved.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Besides searching for the likes of methane and ammonia, the characteristics of the planet's atmosphere discernible to JWST could point to which formation model – core accretion or disk instability – is the correct one, or even whether a brand new formation model is needed.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 June 2025
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Key characteristics of individuals with big egos in the workplace include: Domineering behavior.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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This marks the first time a live Broadway performance has ever been simultaneously televised, according to the network.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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Topline Coco Gauff won her first French Open on Saturday, defeating No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set victory that marked her second Grand Slam singles title.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The black sole sports and bold gold emblem from Prada. Related Stories Cannes has become known internationally for its fashion as much as its films.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Others were seen wearing keffiyeh scarfs, which have become an emblem of Palestinian solidarity.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
21 May 2025
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The stylish design comes in four color options to fit nearly any space, while the 360-degree swivel feature allows for quiet, seamless movement.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Frank is the screenwriter and director behind the features Minority Report, Get Shorty, and A Walk Among the Tombstone, and series like The Queen’s Gambit and Godless.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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Toyota Industries, which founded Toyota Motor, produces a range of products including forklifts, engines, electronic components, and stamping dies.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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That night, a local official and postal workers stamped some of the thousands of commemorative covers crammed into the Electra’s nose.—
Laurie Gwen Shapiro,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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When Robinson dived the site again earlier this year, a second plate branded with the logo was found.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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However, exposure to steam can cause logos and other design elements to melt or peel.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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The early returns have been promising, Canning providing quality depth and consistency to a rotation that leads the major leagues with a 2.87 ERA.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
7 June 2025
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Other air quality alerts are in place in Nebraska, the Great Lakes and parts of the Northeast.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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“Hallmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmark. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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