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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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
Young discussed developing an anti-trans bill that would forbid changing gender markers on state birth certificates.
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Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 2 Mar. 2025
Mike Coppola—Getty Images EGOT status is a coveted marker of a legendary career in Hollywood—only bestowed on those who have won all four major entertainment industry awards: an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 2 Mar. 2025
Not every blemish is a marker of internal turmoil, but certain ones raise red flags for dermatologists, who then investigate further.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
Vaccaro explains how gaining Jordan’s trust wasn’t easy, especially when the topic of Vaccaro declining to pick Jordan for the Roundball Classic—by that point a marker of true prospect status—surfaced in his first meeting with Jordan.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 2 Mar. 2025
Mike Coppola—Getty Images EGOT status is a coveted marker of a legendary career in Hollywood—only bestowed on those who have won all four major entertainment industry awards: an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 2 Mar. 2025
Not every blemish is a marker of internal turmoil, but certain ones raise red flags for dermatologists, who then investigate further.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
Vaccaro explains how gaining Jordan’s trust wasn’t easy, especially when the topic of Vaccaro declining to pick Jordan for the Roundball Classic—by that point a marker of true prospect status—surfaced in his first meeting with Jordan.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
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In 2020, New Guards Group — the Farfetch division currently undergoing a restructuring and debt management process under Italian bankruptcy law — bought a controlling stake in the label.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
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Tropicana also narrowed the label to fit the more compact bottle.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth Olsen doesn’t appreciate Alicia Vikander meddling in her plan to start a family in the trailer for the sci-fi feature The Assessment.—
Ryan Gajewski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Zoho Books makes a strong case for itself with its affordability and expansive features.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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While the speech shares many characteristics with a State of the Union address, this presentation is slightly different in nature.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Depending on one’s lifestyle and other characteristics, fasting might be harder on some than others.—
Monica Haider,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Oscars were about quality meeting popularity, about a kind of middle-of-the-road solid ground — and, at moments, artistic fearlessness.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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While the tech behemoth may lag in timing, it’s always led in quality.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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In her post, Meli questioned why ambition, despite its downsides, was seen as a moral good and an important trait to have.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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These early problem-solving experiences can help develop resilience and adaptability, traits essential for success in STEAM fields and beyond.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Instead, digitize the attributes and documents needed to create customer profiles so they can be leveraged throughout the organization.—
Alex Ford,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Using medieval art as one resource, Ariès pointed out that children were often portrayed as miniature adults, without special attributes, such as plump features or silly behaviors, that might mark them as fundamentally different from their older counterparts.—
Anna Mae Duane,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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Retailers need to easily understand their search performance, conversion impact and revenue attribution through easy-to-understand and accessible dashboards and reporting mechanisms.—
Roland Gossage,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Another 45 percent called out the ability to prioritize comparable cross-retailer measurements and attribution, 42 percent called for standardized metrics and definitions and 39 percent emphasized the need for offline and online attribution.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
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If there’s still a coffee mark, mix powder laundry detergent with equal parts water and white vinegar to make a paste.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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In 70 years, the Jayhawks possess a 868-121 mark in Allen, 330-21 in the 22-year Bill Self era.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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