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as in labels
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 characteristics
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 markers
Taking these samples yields more biochemical information, such as gut microbiota composition, metabolites, inflammatory markers, and digestive enzyme activity.
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Sep. 2025
This includes State Route 62 between mile markers 44 and 56.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Pilots become markers of activity instead of accelerators of momentum.
—Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
While any amount of alcohol has been found to be harmful for certain markers of aging, long-term, heavy alcohol use and binge drinking are more likely to age you faster than low-to-moderate doses.
—Laura Schober, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
In this case, immune system markers in their saliva samples will help researchers evaluate how the body reacts to space radiation.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Artifacts reflecting luxury and utility Among the most notable items recovered are the ship’s observatory bell and the port-side navigation light, both significant markers of the vessel’s history.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Interstate 635 between mile markers 6 and 12.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Physicians are increasingly supported by systems capable of flagging disease markers invisible to the human eye.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 18 Sep. 2025
This includes State Route 62 between mile markers 44 and 56.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Pilots become markers of activity instead of accelerators of momentum.
—Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
While any amount of alcohol has been found to be harmful for certain markers of aging, long-term, heavy alcohol use and binge drinking are more likely to age you faster than low-to-moderate doses.
—Laura Schober, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
In this case, immune system markers in their saliva samples will help researchers evaluate how the body reacts to space radiation.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Artifacts reflecting luxury and utility Among the most notable items recovered are the ship’s observatory bell and the port-side navigation light, both significant markers of the vessel’s history.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Interstate 635 between mile markers 6 and 12.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Physicians are increasingly supported by systems capable of flagging disease markers invisible to the human eye.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for markers
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One particularly notable viral video featured the son of a provincial government minister posing in front of a tree made from boxes of luxury labels including Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Those rules are quite strict, Burton said, even requiring the labels be torn off plastic water bottles and put in a separate receptacle.—
Joan Michelson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Those are characteristics that are best stated overtly.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Most Playful Night Light This is a night light for kids and adults alike, embodying the charming, playful characteristics of all Dusen Dusen products.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
18 Sep. 2025
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While these issues seem to have been caused by users’ misunderstanding of features, other, more nefarious security flaws have emerged.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Girarvs Entryway Shoe Bench with Cat Cabinet This 18-inch high bench is designed to store some items in plain sight, but also includes a few more subtle features that ramp up its unique factor.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, biologists know far more about how DNA turns into biochemistry and adult traits than engineers understand about how the numbers inside an AI yield cogent conversation and useful behavior.—
Nate Soares,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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For much of the match, Woltemade displayed his unconventional traits.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Buffett’s Patience and the Role of Cash One of Buffett’s most underrated qualities is patience.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Not everyone will agree that these traits are all good qualities.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the end of each, they’ll be awarded a choice of power-up that can boost their health, attack or defense, or imbue their abilities with elemental attributes.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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Understanding Personalized And Contextual Security Personalized security customizes protections based on user attributes—such as roles, behaviors and historical interaction patterns.—
Pulak De,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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This post was corrected on 21 January 2021 to clarify attributions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 Jan. 2021
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“Markers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markers. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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