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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
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
Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2025
What the team found instead was a seemingly lonely star surrounded by a featureless disk of gas and dust that had none of the hallmarks of forming planets.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 July 2025
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Noun
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
Verb
Speaking to the Daily Mail, former British military intelligence officer Colonel Philip Ingram warned that the campaign bore hallmarks of joint coordination.
—Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2025
What the team found instead was a seemingly lonely star surrounded by a featureless disk of gas and dust that had none of the hallmarks of forming planets.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmark
Noun
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Specifically saying these white, thin, traditionally feminine bodies are not just aspirational but symbols of morality, tradition, purity.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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The continent’s record-breaking visitor numbers are now straining local resources and sparking a backlash from residents as the familiar sight of suitcases rattling on cobblestones and selfie-snappers jostling for position has become a symbol of the strain.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Sometimes an offense takes on the characteristics of its most distinguishable member - only the Brewers have a lower team average exit speed than the Padres, and only a handful of clubs hit more line drives, as the club mimics the tendencies of Luis Arraez.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Felix Brill, chief investment officer at VP Bank, agrees that the SGD has many characteristics of a modern safe haven, including macroeconomic stability, strong institutions, a large current account surplus, and low political risk.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
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Her tenure thus far has been marked by partisan statements and bringing cases against Democrats.—
Andrew Goudsward,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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The new album marks the 20th anniversary of his first solo record and is Thomas' first release on his new label, Universal.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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Teeth are emblems of character, people have long believed, whether consciously or unconsciously.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Batman Doughnut – an unglazed shell doughnut filled with cookies & Kreme, dipped in black chocolate icing and topped with a Bat emblem.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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In 2024, Samsung launched its first phone with AI features.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Luckily, Meta has released several new features aimed at protecting teens on their two biggest platforms: Facebook and Instagram.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Pieces stamped with Wayfair's ‘Open Box’ label are carefully inspected by the retailer and then sold at a fraction of their original prices.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
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Victory had stamped his ticket for entry into the sport’s most illustrious member’s club as just the sixth men’s golfer to complete the career grand slam of all four majors.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
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Some Chinese distributors openly market products such as Supermicro’s B200 racks on social media that show photos of packages with the company’s logo—although it has not been verified if the sales have been completed.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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In this photo illustration, the RELX company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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But for the best outcome, choose quality ingredients.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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He’s become a quality defender at third and a league avg bat.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hallmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmark. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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