as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
walks with a marked limp a marked improvement in his grades
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1
as in labeled
to attach an identifying slip to
marked each application with a numbered sticker
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as in characterized
to be an important feature of
an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion
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as in recorded
to make a written note of
mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner
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Recent Examples of marked
Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025
This is a marked downgrade from last year’s model, which ran for 14 hours and 37 minutes on the same test.
—PC Magazine, 21 July 2025
India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025
Stefani’s Coachella performance in 2024 marked No Doubt’s first time playing together in nearly a decade.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The results showed a marked association between subjects' tendency to be overconfident and belief in conspiracy theories.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025
This is a marked downgrade from last year’s model, which ran for 14 hours and 37 minutes on the same test.
—PC Magazine, 21 July 2025
Verb
Jourdan Dunn made her claim for pixie cuts, while Uche Natori rebutted with a full-bodied bob, but both marked this season as the best time for short hair.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025
Stefani’s Coachella performance in 2024 marked No Doubt’s first time playing together in nearly a decade.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
Adjective
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For later stages, incorporating regenerative in-office treatments can make a noticeable difference.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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Ay Papi’s Whitethorn Rose Single Origin Live Rosin Infused Gummies are colorless and melt in the mouth with a noticeable musky cannabis flavor accompanied by sweet, tropical fruit notes.—
IRENE ADELINE MILANEZ,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Other common ants found in the state include the carpenter ant, characterized by their large, black bodies, and fire ants, known for their red color and affinity for building large mounds in yards that can be dangerous, Hayes said.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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One source close to the negotiations described a deal as 'close' and a Red Sox source characterized the team as hopeful of getting a deal done as of late Saturday night.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These two head coaches met in 2023, when Vance Joseph’s defense recorded four turnovers as the Broncos upset the Bills in Orchard Park.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Jayhawks, in fact, on Sunday recorded the largest margin of victory by a road team in Big 12 Conference history.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In March 2019, authorities arrested and charged more than 50 people, including coaches, test administrators, prominent CEOs, and the Hollywood stars.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Estonia is widely considered a prominent tech hub in Europe.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The Sox scored four in the fourth to take a commanding 9-0 lead.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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And that one draw was only because two days were lost to rain at Old Trafford in Manchester when England were in a commanding position at a pivotal stage of the most recent Ashes series against Australia two years ago.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The ascent is dramatic—a winding, six-mile climb brought us 2,700 feet above sea level.—
Kinsey Giddick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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After a heart-stopping 4-4 draw in the Copa America Femenina final in Quito, Ecuador, Brazil came through an equally dramatic penalty shoot-out, eventually winning 5-4 in sudden death.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a certain romanticism that lies at the heart of these remarkable gins, something conjured, perhaps, by that dramatic meeting of land and sea.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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It’s been a remarkable first half of the season for the Kansas City Current.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Some journalists basically transcribed this without questioning the obvious discrepancy between her statement and the CDC website, which said vaccines merely reduce the risk of transmission.—
Cory Franklin,
Twin Cities,
2 Jan. 2025
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His latest book tells the story of a Lutheran priest in the early-20th-century American West who has transcribed the life of a vampire.—
Michael Schaub,
Orange County Register,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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