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as in logos
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 characteristics
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 hallmarks
Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Teams are at the center of the action when competing against another, complete with the celebrations and disappointments that are the hallmarks of any game show.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Titanic Ocean has all the hallmarks of a cult object in the making.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Rich colour palettes, sumptuous carpets and opulent fabrics like silk drapes and velvet sofas are décor hallmarks.
—Ellie Seymour, TheWeek, 12 May 2026
Drums, whistles, trumpets, singing, dancing and face paint were the hallmarks of a World Cup game.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 9 May 2026
The Houthi movement in Yemen claimed responsibility, though the attack also bore hallmarks of Iranian involvement.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
The alliance has all the hallmarks of a Trumpian scheme.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
One of Marco Sturm’s hallmarks was The Clog.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Noun
Claims that Boyd is nothing more than a pixelated aspiring politician began gaining traction after voters had trouble finding much of a digital footprint for the candidate and a headshot used in his campaign material struck some as bearing the hallmarks of artificial intelligence.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Teams are at the center of the action when competing against another, complete with the celebrations and disappointments that are the hallmarks of any game show.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Titanic Ocean has all the hallmarks of a cult object in the making.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Rich colour palettes, sumptuous carpets and opulent fabrics like silk drapes and velvet sofas are décor hallmarks.
—Ellie Seymour, TheWeek, 12 May 2026
Drums, whistles, trumpets, singing, dancing and face paint were the hallmarks of a World Cup game.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 9 May 2026
The Houthi movement in Yemen claimed responsibility, though the attack also bore hallmarks of Iranian involvement.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
The alliance has all the hallmarks of a Trumpian scheme.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
One of Marco Sturm’s hallmarks was The Clog.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmarks
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Jean-Claude Manuguerra, who heads Pasteur's Environment and Infectious Risk unit, said the remaining variation appeared to reflect natural viral variation and did not seem to affect the characteristics of the virus detected among travelers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Flock Safety's license plate reader technology captures vehicle information, including license plates and vehicle characteristics such as make, model and color on the property.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The choice of Richard, who studied in Marseille as a teenager, marks a significant change of tack at executive level.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The result marks another trophy for the president’s collection in his ongoing bid to oust Republicans perceived as disloyal to him.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Those rules often involve practical limits like no numbers, symbols, extremely long names, or characters that the state system cannot process.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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These letters represent symbols of God as the beginning (alpha) and the end (omega).—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
14 May 2026
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Food and drink The Alexandar Bar is one of the hotel’s stand-out features.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Its drafting features combine deterministic drafting with AI to enable complex and accurate drafting at scale.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The Lowriders stamps showcase five classic models.—
Monica Garske,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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Conscious qualities, such as our emotional tone, complexity of thought, or attentional focus, could each meaningfully constrain how the mind stamps its presence on the brain’s dynamic landscape.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
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Others have opted to place banners in the stands or sponsor emblems on seatbacks.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2026
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As Akhavan speaks, the absurdity of reading the lilies as emblems of colonialism is impossible to ignore.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
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Benefits of Almonds for Heart Health While combining dark chocolate and almonds has a positive impact on heart health, each food provides distinct cardioprotective qualities that contribute to these benefits.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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The juries will hate its repetitive qualities, but the public will embrace its deep, profound, abiding grooviness.—
Glen Weldon,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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Instead of turning off this flow of free money, how about the city simply earmarks existing taxes on these properties to create an affordable housing fund?—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
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Josephides earmarks the Greek island of Samos as one of the next destinations to go through this cycle.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Hallmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmarks. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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