as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
walks with a marked limp a marked improvement in his grades
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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
Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That’s up slightly from $60 billion in Q1, and a marked jump from the $50 billion in Q4 20024, which was the first time PitchBook published a VC secondaries report.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Sep. 2025
The year before, members marked the Queen’s 90th birthday a little early, raising a toast with Champagne and sharing a slice of fruit cake during her visit.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The flame-like paintwork against a stark black background was a marked deviation away from his traditional aesthetic.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That’s up slightly from $60 billion in Q1, and a marked jump from the $50 billion in Q4 20024, which was the first time PitchBook published a VC secondaries report.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
High temperatures marked the third day of the Bourbon & Beyond festival in Louisville.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Sep. 2025
The year before, members marked the Queen’s 90th birthday a little early, raising a toast with Champagne and sharing a slice of fruit cake during her visit.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
Adjective
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When compared with the DeathAdder V4 Pro, the difference is slight but noticeable.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The New Shape of the Curve Year-to-date production growth for 2025 marks a noticeable deceleration compared to the peak shale boom years, when annual growth often ran in the double digits.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Many of those products, including the popular brands Hydroxie and Rize, appear to be made by Sanders’ company, according to photos reviewed by The Star that show those brands’ packaging materials and barrels labeled with those brands’ names.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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Orange cats, which are mostly male, are often seen as chaotic and friendly, while for example grey cats are often labeled aloof and independent.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An obsession for excellence is characterized by clarity about standards, allegiance to discipline, sustained commitment, and a tenacious reach for one's absolute optimum.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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There are many different varieties of ramen across Japan, and Sanno ramen is characterized by its blend of soy sauce, pork, and chicken.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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In Middlesex League action, Kaylee Master recorded a hat trick, Sophia Setouhi added a pair and Gianna Venezia scored her first varsity goal as Watertown (5-0) blanked Woburn, 7-0, for its 102nd straight field hockey win.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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For RWAs to function, every participant needs confidence that events are recorded in the right order.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The inquiry also scrutinized prominent Trump allies, including Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, and Stephen Miller, along with dozens of consultants and political action committees tied to the former president’s orbit.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Almost a week after one of America’s most prominent conservative activists was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University, a 22-year-old man accused of executing the attack with his grandfather’s rifle appeared in court Tuesday to face state charges.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Combine the right person with the right systems, and your LinkedIn becomes a growth engine that runs whether you're logged in or not.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Since being the third overall pick in the 2005 Draft, Johnson, 38, has logged more than 1,200 NHL games, including 41 for Columbus last season.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Andersen, who previously worked for the San Antonio Police Department, has ruddy cheeks and a commanding presence.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Sep. 2025
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Irvine ran the ball, passed the ball and slowed down Laguna Hills’ uptempo offense with a commanding defensive display.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That’s according to the Financial Times, which reported that Beijing had ordered companies not to buy Nvidia’s RTX Pro 600D, which was custom-made for the country.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Anonymous tips forward to the FBI’s National Threat Operations Center reported threatening posts from a Discord profile that referenced plans for a future massacre and contained pictures of guns.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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