EARMARK Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

as in to dedicate

to keep or intend for a special purpose the earnings from my second job have been earmarked for a down payment on a car

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Recent Examples of earmark

Verb

The scene afterward felt similar to the one in Las Vegas after the Avalanche were pushed out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in a year that often felt earmarked for greatness. —

Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 11 June 2026 But since 1860, two city blocks and many homes now occupy the space that had been earmarked for the staircase, a grand avenue, and a plaza. —

Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026

Noun

Tucked into the latest federal government spending bill is an $85,000 earmark for an immigration liaison, a position that will build relationships with newcomers, connect them to resources, educate them on local laws and provide bilingual support, among other roles. —

Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026 That formula is the popular earmark of the Sunshine State Athletic Association, which was created in 2008 and grew rapidly in recent years as more and more teams decided the SSAA game plan better fit their programs. —

Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for earmark

Recent Examples of Synonyms for earmark

Verb

Don’t be fooled by the small entryway; the position of the building lends itself to dedicating the floors above the lobby to the real scenery.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
The 28-year-old quarterback has dedicated much of the offseason to tweaking his footwork — putting his left foot in front of his right from the shotgun, against traditional NFL form — to fit Los Angeles’ new offensive coordinator’s scheme.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026