as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the Johnsons complained to the movers about broken dishes and mars on the furniture
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as in taints
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
mar a politician's reputation with scurrilous rumors
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as in damages
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the once glossy surface is now marred by numerous small pits and abrasions
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Recent Examples of mars
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 June 2025
This will take time and may impact the mission's timeline, which would have seen Rosalind Franklin head to Mars in 2028.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 June 2025
Or what if the first network on the Moon becomes the catalyst and the springboard to finally reaching Mars and having off planet human settlements?
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Leto is currently on tour with his band 30 Seconds to Mars through the end of summer.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 11 June 2025
With fiery Mars is in your sign, competitive sports are appealing.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 June 2025
This Commercial Mars Payload Services program would be modeled on NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
Starting among the orange rocks, vaults, and spires of Arches National Park and passing through with the Colorado River–carved crevices of Canyonlands, this journey feels like a visit to Mars.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 11 June 2025
The view offers the same perspective of Mars that astronauts have of Earth when looking down from the International Space Station, NASA said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 June 2025
Noun
Governed by Mars, this Fire sign plays to win, similar to Zedd's passion for football in his pursuit of earning a scholarship.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 June 2025
This will take time and may impact the mission's timeline, which would have seen Rosalind Franklin head to Mars in 2028.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 June 2025
Or what if the first network on the Moon becomes the catalyst and the springboard to finally reaching Mars and having off planet human settlements?
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Leto is currently on tour with his band 30 Seconds to Mars through the end of summer.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 11 June 2025
With fiery Mars is in your sign, competitive sports are appealing.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 June 2025
This Commercial Mars Payload Services program would be modeled on NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
Starting among the orange rocks, vaults, and spires of Arches National Park and passing through with the Colorado River–carved crevices of Canyonlands, this journey feels like a visit to Mars.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 11 June 2025
The view offers the same perspective of Mars that astronauts have of Earth when looking down from the International Space Station, NASA said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mars
Noun
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When the skin heals, small scars form as stretch marks.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2024
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For 25 years, the organization has transformed the scars of war into seeds of hope, working tirelessly to turn minefields into fertile farmland.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This erodes financial aid eligibility, especially for middle-class families living in high-cost areas with high equity but limited liquidity.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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When the plan keeps changing, trust erodes.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If rain severely impairs your vision, pull over and wait for conditions to improve.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
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Neuroscience research has shown that stress impairs the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for logical decision-making.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Mars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mars. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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