as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
walks with a marked limp a marked improvement in his grades
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as in labeled
to attach an identifying slip to
marked each application with a numbered sticker
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as in characterized
to be an important feature of
an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion
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as in recorded
to make a written note of
mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner
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Recent Examples of marked
Dj Gribbin, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2025
Calming the itch enough to leave the area alone can make a marked difference in the length and severity of flare-ups.
—Twiggy Jalloh, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Not surprisingly, McLellan couldn’t come in and fix everything right away; that will be a process, and his debut on Friday showcased a lot of the same mistakes that have marked the season so far.
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Over the first three weeks of implementation, the project has exhibited marked success.
—Dj Gribbin, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2025
Calming the itch enough to leave the area alone can make a marked difference in the length and severity of flare-ups.
—Twiggy Jalloh, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
This rare astronomical event, marked by a dramatic increase in brightness, promises to enthrall stargazers and scientists alike.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Not surprisingly, McLellan couldn’t come in and fix everything right away; that will be a process, and his debut on Friday showcased a lot of the same mistakes that have marked the season so far.
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
Adjective
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The flare cut is also wide enough to be noticeable, but slim enough to wear without feeling too voluminous.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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The lighter weight is definitely noticeable, which coupled with the rounded corners make the phone much more comfortable to hold.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Pleistocene was characterized by dramatic changes in climate, including a series of ice ages.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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His work is characterized by thorough research and a deep passion for gambling, including a keen interest in sports betting, online casinos, and poker strategies.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Worthy recorded 59 receptions for 638 yards and six touchdowns.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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Here the chants sound like they were recorded right in the emerald green backyard displayed on the album cover with Bad Bunny’s friends shouting back at him.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Biden also commuted the sentences of most of the inmates on federal death row, and pardoned prominent figures including the late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Padres, with their most prominent player back at 100 percent, can at least look forward to starting over.—
Dennis Lin,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The bet: Vinícius Júnior as anytime goalscorer (6/5) Paris Saint-Germain vs Brest With a commanding three-goal lead from the first leg Paris Saint-Germain are in the driver’s seat, allowing Luis Enrique to lean less on his superstar core.—
Julia Ranney,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Post misrepresents video of Trump at College Football Playoff title game Trump became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl on Feb. 9, watching as the Philadelphia Eagles built a commanding lead over the Kansas City Chiefs before leaving the game at halftime.—
Andre Byik,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The attack marks a dramatic change in Dana for the episodes to come, LaNasa says.—
Ashley Boucher,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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One other important but under-publicized recent change has been a dramatic infrastructure improvement in India’s roadways.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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O’Neill, who spent 20 years writing and obsessing over Chaos, has acknowledged his more remarkable findings lead only to speculative conclusions.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2025
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It is anonymized but remarkable in its granularity, including details such as gestational age, complications and procedures.—
CNN,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Some journalists basically transcribed this without questioning the obvious discrepancy between her statement and the CDC website, which said vaccines merely reduce the risk of transmission.—
Cory Franklin,
Twin Cities,
2 Jan. 2025
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His latest book tells the story of a Lutheran priest in the early-20th-century American West who has transcribed the life of a vampire.—
Michael Schaub,
Orange County Register,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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