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as in characterizes
to be an important feature of
an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion
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as in records
to make a written note of
mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner
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as in jokes
a person or thing that is made fun of
in the wake of the scandal, the disgraced governor became the favorite mark of late-night comedians
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as in targets
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule
his gullibility and tendency to fall for bluffs made him an easy mark at the poker table
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as in reputations
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
a brand of crystal that bears the mark of excellence
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as in standards
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
lately his playing hasn't been up to the mark expected of a concert pianist
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as in purposes
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
set marks for expected daily output
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as in features
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
a sensitive expression that is the mark of a poet
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as in scars
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
a small mark where the car had scraped a wall
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as in effects
the power to bring about a result on another
a person of some mark in the field of evolutionary biology
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Recent Examples of marks
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, one historian is traveling 750 miles to remind Americans where that history has taken us.
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Jericka Duncan,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Family-owned for five generations, Akehurst marks its 150th anniversary with 600 commercial clients and a $20 million annual business.
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Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Not only does the free outdoor festival, which is always held on a Saturday, actually fall on July 4 for the first time, this year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which marked the founding of the United States.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Essentially, this transition marks the point where our cells are set up with the precursors required for organ formation, one of the most critical events in human development.
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New Atlas,
27 June 2026
The addition marks the seventh transfer portal pickup for Georgia, which is looking to reload the 2026 roster that reached the College World Series semifinals.
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Hunter Delauder,
AJC.com,
27 June 2026
For Bielsa and Uruguay, this marks the end of an era in which many believe the Argentine coach lost control of the locker room and his relationship with the media became strained because of his eccentric and explosive personality, but, above all, a lack of wins.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The annual gathering marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and remains one of the most photographed and symbolic solstice events anywhere in the world.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Lonnie G. Bunch Iii,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2026
It is consistently ranked the top barbecue restaurant inside Fort Worth by Texas Monthly magazine and in other ratings, although Goldee’s Barbecue near Kennedale and Dayne’s Craft Barbecue in Aledo get higher marks from most reviewers.
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Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 July 2026
The bet underwriting those marks is that durable value in AI accrues to the model layer.
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Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Both public school districts continue to outperform the state of Florida average testing marks for most academic subject and skill tests.
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Austin Horn
july 3,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Komodo dragon tooth marks were also most commonly found on the meatiest parts of Stegodon, while cut marks from the hobbits’ stone tools were found in less choice parts of the animal.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Sony consistently earns high marks in PCMag's roundup of the Best TVs, thanks to its excellent picture quality, intuitive Google TV interface, and strong gaming performance across its Bravia lineup.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
3 July 2026
Because the child had no visible bite marks or scratches and appeared to be unharmed, his family did not seek medical care.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Clean glass in shaded conditions to stop cleaners from drying too fast and leaving marks.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Verb
The former marks some of D'Arcy's best work on the series to date.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, one historian is traveling 750 miles to remind Americans where that history has taken us.
—
Jericka Duncan,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Family-owned for five generations, Akehurst marks its 150th anniversary with 600 commercial clients and a $20 million annual business.
—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Not only does the free outdoor festival, which is always held on a Saturday, actually fall on July 4 for the first time, this year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which marked the founding of the United States.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Essentially, this transition marks the point where our cells are set up with the precursors required for organ formation, one of the most critical events in human development.
—
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
The addition marks the seventh transfer portal pickup for Georgia, which is looking to reload the 2026 roster that reached the College World Series semifinals.
—
Hunter Delauder,
AJC.com,
27 June 2026
For Bielsa and Uruguay, this marks the end of an era in which many believe the Argentine coach lost control of the locker room and his relationship with the media became strained because of his eccentric and explosive personality, but, above all, a lack of wins.
—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The annual gathering marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and remains one of the most photographed and symbolic solstice events anywhere in the world.
—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Noun
George Washington, this nation’s first general, its inaugural president, the eponym of its capital city, left one of his most indelible marks on America from afar.
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Lonnie G. Bunch Iii,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2026
It is consistently ranked the top barbecue restaurant inside Fort Worth by Texas Monthly magazine and in other ratings, although Goldee’s Barbecue near Kennedale and Dayne’s Craft Barbecue in Aledo get higher marks from most reviewers.
—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 July 2026
The bet underwriting those marks is that durable value in AI accrues to the model layer.
—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Both public school districts continue to outperform the state of Florida average testing marks for most academic subject and skill tests.
—
Austin Horn
july 3,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Komodo dragon tooth marks were also most commonly found on the meatiest parts of Stegodon, while cut marks from the hobbits’ stone tools were found in less choice parts of the animal.
—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Sony consistently earns high marks in PCMag's roundup of the Best TVs, thanks to its excellent picture quality, intuitive Google TV interface, and strong gaming performance across its Bravia lineup.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
3 July 2026
Because the child had no visible bite marks or scratches and appeared to be unharmed, his family did not seek medical care.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Clean glass in shaded conditions to stop cleaners from drying too fast and leaving marks.
—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marks
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Also highlighted this year as finalists are fellow couture designer Julie de Libran as well as menswear labels EgonLab and Kartik Research.
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Netris labels its approach NAAM, for Network Automation, Abstraction, and Multi-Tenancy, and has become the platform neoclouds standardize on as the category takes shape.
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Resilience characterizes many young basketball players at SCC Dixon said.
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Under that view, a taxpayer who actively participates in management should not receive the benefit simply because state law characterizes the interest as a limited partnership interest.
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The Lamine Yamal of his day, who similarly broke a number of youngest goalscorer and appearance maker records for club and country, struggled with injuries and has been sold to AS Monaco.
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For families trying to understand who can file, what records to gather, and how Texas courts evaluate wrongful death economic damages, reviewing a plain-language overview of the Texas Wrongful Death Act is a solid starting point.
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The pro‑government newspaper Sabah said dozens of viewers were offended by jokes on religion and filed complaints, prompting the investigation.
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Slides, jokes and the occasional embarrassing photo are fair game.
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The two daredevils who scaled the spire of the Empire State Building while the world watched have been grounded by the New York Police Department and are now the targets of a criminal investigation.
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New sodium-ion battery targets grid storage CATL just launched the TENER Sodium Energy Storage System in Munich, Germany.
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Not only does the media cycle move fast, but reputations can shift just as quickly.
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Those communities can move faster than formal hiring channels and build more trust because reputations form around concrete contributions rather than résumés and cover letters.
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The next step in the process involves the city drafting a redevelopment plan outlining development standards before holding public hearings and seeking additional approvals.
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If an employer chooses to grant recognition, no election takes place, and the parties begin bargaining a contract that sets standards for wages, working conditions and benefits.
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
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The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.
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“Marks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marks. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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