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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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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
The marker was the last one in a string lining a straight, relatively wide channel.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Share [Findings] The royal swan marker reported that the depression of the Thames population, previously noted during the late queen’s reign, continues under the king.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
The restaurant, open since 2008, gives off a retro charm, with weathered metal signs outside, plus a ton of homey touches inside: wood tables and chairs, plants hanging everywhere, and even cute little table markers with KC icons and internet memes.
—Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
The only misstep, so to speak, is the famous scene when the young dancers in Rose’s traveling troupe are replaced mid-dance by their older selves, a marker of the passage of time.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Share [Findings] The royal swan marker reported that the depression of the Thames population, previously noted during the late queen’s reign, continues under the king.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
The restaurant, open since 2008, gives off a retro charm, with weathered metal signs outside, plus a ton of homey touches inside: wood tables and chairs, plants hanging everywhere, and even cute little table markers with KC icons and internet memes.
—Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
The only misstep, so to speak, is the famous scene when the young dancers in Rose’s traveling troupe are replaced mid-dance by their older selves, a marker of the passage of time.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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At the Academy Museum Gala, Sebastian Stan and Jon M. Chu sported the label's suits, and Gwyneth Paltrow, Emma Stone, and Daisy Ridley also count themselves as fans of Loro Piano tailoring.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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Jobs took advantage of the turmoil to create a pioneering collaboration, signing deals with five major record labels that allowed Apple to sell their music on iTunes.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
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On the right team, that could be a feature, not a bug.John Hollinger, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Establishing new traditions by honoring old ones has become a notable feature of Loewe’s Chinese New Year campaign.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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Rums made from sugar cane juice are also more expressive of terroir and vintage characteristics.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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These offensive characteristics are complemented by his smart movement inside the penalty area, which is visible in his goals for Frankfurt.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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For retail buyers looking to discover the best-in-the-world quality and expertise that Italian menswear has to offer, Chicago Collective is one of the top buyer’s markets in the U.S. for the ITA to showcase.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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Avoid activities that would worsen your indoor air quality, such as vacuuming, frying food, smoking, vaping, burning candles, burning incense or using a fireplace.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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This month’s trait, kindness, will be celebrated in a Kindness Week at the end of January.Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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Aside from this unusual trait, Yellow Red Heart promises to delight with vibrant yellow blossoms with a red throat that start early and continue through to a heavy frost.Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
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Stewart's ability to hit for power could be an attractive attribute for a team that hit 160 home runs in 2024 — 25th in Major League Baseball.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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There were clear attributes to like and clear room for growth there all along.Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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This model is called last-click attribution, which gives credit to the last touchpoint a user interacts with before making a purchase.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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But Houthi predation could be curtailed dramatically if America and its allies move to a policy of extended attribution, whereby Houthi actions have consequences not only for the Yemeni terror group itself but for its paymasters in Tehran as well.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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The Bearcats went 3-of-22 on 3-pointers to KU’s 2-of-21 mark from behind the arc in struggling to that 62-year scoring low for a KU road foe.Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2025
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My brother’s 8-year-old son accidentally fell on my dog, who reacted and snapped at him, leaving a small puncture mark on his arm.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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