Thesaurus results for HALLMARK

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noun

ˈhȯl-ˌmärk

Definition of hallmark

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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Three state officials told the Times there were hallmarks of Iranian or Iran-backed hackers, noting the absence of a ransom demand and the hacking methods used. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Efficiency on the offensive end started with the defense, a team hallmark that has been a struggle this month for the WNBA’s top team. — Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 31 July 2026

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 See All Example Sentences for hallmark

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Barcelona, Catalunya’s capital city on Spain’s eastern coast, has in recent years become a symbol of the fight against overtourism.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The immersive retreat starts off with period costumes and séances, but there are also strange noises, symbols and other sightings.

— Felecia Wellington Radel, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

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Additionally, the breast cancer characteristics of some participants were unknown, which may have affected the data.

— Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
The companies will assess the batteries’ performance, reliability, safety, and charging characteristics under everyday driving conditions.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

Definition of characteristic

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The vacation marks another public meeting for Aniston and Cox, who have remained close since Friends wrapped in 2004.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
The club is poised to mark the milestone in style, courtesy of Dean and Dan Caten, who will exclusively design formalwear and casual uniforms for the men’s and women’s first-team players, along with coaches and staff, to be unveiled later this year.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Definition of mark

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General Electric, once the emblem of MSV, was broken apart after years of financial engineering and under-investment in core capabilities.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The decision is tied to Singapore’s policies on public speech, which prohibit publicly displaying foreign national emblems without a permit or exemption.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of emblem

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The suede and mesh sneakers feature memory foam padding and anti-slip outsoles for a comfortable and supportive fit.

— Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
The movie, a harrowing account of one family’s separation during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, earned Watts an Oscar nomination for best actress and marked Holland’s acting debut in a live-action feature film.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of feature

Verb

Ironically, the information sheets are stamped with the CDC's logo - as required by law - even though Amherst Pediatrics has explicitly directed patients away from the CDC.

— Karen Brown, NPR, 30 July 2026
The small stamping child has become one of Oslo’s most recognizable figures, but concentrating on him alone means overlooking sculptures that convey far more complicated emotions and relationships.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of stamp

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In The News A year after Cracker Barrel’s leadership was vilified online for changing the restaurant’s longtime logo to get rid of the old man leaning on a barrel, the CEO who was at the helm during the change is stepping down.

— Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
With its distinctive, and complex, twin-star-design LED headlights, accentuated by lovely rose-gold detailing and more illuminated Maybach logos, the car does have a stronger, more individual face.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 29 July 2026

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Even if a potential Skubal trade wouldn’t have cleaned out their farm system, any loss of quality minor leaguers would have a long-term cost in Tampa Bay that far exceeds any concerns in Los Angeles.

— John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
The difference between a ten-thousand-dollar show and one that costs much more involves product quality, pacing, duration, density, and degree of difficulty.

— Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

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