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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2
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
This includes Interstate 35 in Missouri between mile markers 43 and 47.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2025
Over the centuries, English seeped into the very fabric of Indian life – first as a tool of commerce, then as the language of law and, eventually, a marker of privilege.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 26 July 2025
Expo brand white board erase markers were the cheapest at every store except Walmart.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2025
The sensor's data closely matched the chemical markers in the samples.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2025
Over the centuries, English seeped into the very fabric of Indian life – first as a tool of commerce, then as the language of law and, eventually, a marker of privilege.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 26 July 2025
Expo brand white board erase markers were the cheapest at every store except Walmart.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2025
The sensor's data closely matched the chemical markers in the samples.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
Noun
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Rocky’s character is an aspiring rapper, while Washington’s runs a respected record label, Stackin Hits, and is the heir apparent to Quincy Jones.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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Straight off the reality hit, Streater took a job as a sweaters and knitwear designer for Urban Outfitters, while simultaneously working on her own label.—
Henry Chandonnet,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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That’s why flexibility is the most important feature of any estate plan built today.—
Luke Britt,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Speaking from the store via a video call ahead of the opening, Marras proudly pointed to some of the main features, enthusing about the SoHo neighborhood, highlighting its art scene and cultural environment.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
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Sometimes an offense takes on the characteristics of its most distinguishable member - only the Brewers have a lower team average exit speed than the Padres, and only a handful of clubs hit more line drives, as the club mimics the tendencies of Luis Arraez.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Felix Brill, chief investment officer at VP Bank, agrees that the SGD has many characteristics of a modern safe haven, including macroeconomic stability, strong institutions, a large current account surplus, and low political risk.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
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See air quality in your area See the live map below to track air quality in your area.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
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Her signature ultra-thin, arched eyebrows, a style trait belonging to her renowned ’90s aesthetic, were kept intact, while her lips glowed as if they’d been coated in a thin layer of chapstick.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 July 2025
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Along those same lines, calling specific traits of genes good, could also cause people to look at other people who don’t have those genes in a lesser light.—
Sonia Thompson,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Major attributes must be considered, such as quality, security, performance and maintainability.—
Arthur Hicken,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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One attribute Ramsdale boasts which Pope does not is his strong ability to distribute with his feet.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Performance marketing channels promised clean attribution and quick results, which shifted marketing's center of gravity from strategic brand-building to measurable, trackable execution.—
Cody Gillund,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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To some, that might appear like an excessively harsh attribution and perhaps a misuse of the term.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
15 July 2025
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This weather feature will remain focused on Texas through Thursday and will likely push Austin’s temperatures to the century mark for the first time since mid-May.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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While some may prefer a minimizing effect, it was noted that this Wacoal bra doesn’t quite meet the mark in this area.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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