1
as in label
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it
the markers on the rock and mineral specimens were old and faded
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as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the discovery of a marker for the virus has greatly improved the accuracy of diagnosis
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Recent Examples of marker
Not every transmission line needs the markers.
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Rui Bo, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
What began as that meeting of minds developed into a narrative that, while carrying the visual markers of a gangster film, operates within deeper thematic territory.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026
Use buttons to filter wildfires; tap markers for details.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
According to the couple, their family was inside one of the five vehicles involved in a major crash that day, near the highway's mile marker 20.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
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Rui Bo, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
What began as that meeting of minds developed into a narrative that, while carrying the visual markers of a gangster film, operates within deeper thematic territory.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026
Use buttons to filter wildfires; tap markers for details.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
According to the couple, their family was inside one of the five vehicles involved in a major crash that day, near the highway's mile marker 20.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
Noun
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Several Ziploc bags of raw frozen meat did not have date markings or labels during the inspection at this market in Pendleton Heights.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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The actress and filmmaker attended the red carpet as a guest during the 79th Cannes Film Festival in a black patent pair from the label, taking the transparent-heel idea away from the PVC mule and into a sculpted wedge.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
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These features are designed to support a wide range of content creation needs, from interviews and vlogs to documentary and narrative filmmaking.—
Deadline,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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Historic details get the loving restoration treatment, while rooms are filled with vintage finds and new, luxe features.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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This compression of the purchase funnel is now the defining characteristic of modern fashion commerce, separating market leaders from those struggling to keep pace.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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One of the defining characteristics of Nicole Wise’s first season as the Mater Dei softball coach surfaced again Thursday.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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That is Romeo Lavia’s best quality in midfield, while Moises Caicedo, Andrey Santos and Enzo Fernandez can all see and play vertical passes into the final third — though the latter may well be better utilised as one of the No 10s.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Communication happens through a private Slack channel with the client's dedicated attorney, and AI tools are used to control quality and speed, while a human lawyer remains responsible for every deliverable.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Ming notes that these same four traits, measured in children, predict lifetime earnings and all-cause mortality rates.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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More to Explore The researchers found that faces that were rated as more attractive were rated more highly across all positive traits—not just competence, but intelligence, responsibility, and other traits—and were rated lower on all negative traits.—
Ben Ambridge,
JSTOR Daily,
15 May 2026
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AlShehail noted several attributes of Saudi fashion that are setting it apart.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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That’s a valuable attribute in this climate, when public sentiment often influences internal discourse.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Even rough attribution data is far more powerful than no data at all.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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By leveraging creators who speak the specific visual language of niche communities, brands are seeing higher attribution rates and more genuine authority in their recommendations.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Cerebras closed its first day trading on Wall Street with a market cap just below $100 billion, putting it near the few companies to close above that mark, such as Facebook-parent Meta and Alibaba.—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Not all insurance covers it, and the high cost is one of the marks against the drugs, according to the Mayo Clinic, which also cites gastrointestinal problems, loss of muscle mass and bone density as potential negative side effects.—
Connie Ogle
Updated May 15,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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