1
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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2
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
Although his photographs often document slain bodies arranged limply on the sidewalk, this particular image includes only the barest of markers to indicate where a body once lay.
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Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
At the start of the game, Canadian fans loudly booed the U.S. national anthem, a political marker of the deterioration between the previously friendly neighbors.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The improvement, particularly in his inflammatory markers, suggests that the treatment is working.
—Aurora Almendral, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025
Sodium consumption was estimated using urine bio markers.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
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Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
At the start of the game, Canadian fans loudly booed the U.S. national anthem, a political marker of the deterioration between the previously friendly neighbors.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The improvement, particularly in his inflammatory markers, suggests that the treatment is working.
—Aurora Almendral, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025
Sodium consumption was estimated using urine bio markers.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
Noun
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Tropicana also narrowed the label to fit the more compact bottle.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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The show was created and produced by Banijay Benelux label TwentyTwo.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Elizabeth Olsen doesn’t appreciate Alicia Vikander meddling in her plan to start a family in the trailer for the sci-fi feature The Assessment.—
Ryan Gajewski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Zoho Books makes a strong case for itself with its affordability and expansive features.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While not all cities’ bus rapid transit lines are the same, the systems are generally defined by several key characteristics: ► Dedicated, bus-only lanes in the center of the roadway.—
Elliott Wenzler,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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Actively scan device characteristics for identification.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Amid the search for Lam, hotel guests began complaining of poor water quality and water pressure issues.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Those qualities are universally applicable, regardless of the field.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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According to Lalich, there’s one consistent trait among those who join cults, online or otherwise: idealism.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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But this pigment is not very efficient under today’s environmental conditions, so why cyanobacteria evolved this trait has remained a bit of a biological mystery.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This can help avoid surprises and ensure maximum utilization of these valuable tax attributes.—
Shaune Scutellaro,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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While none has the ‘all-in-one’ attributes managers want from a modern centre-forward, Jackson is the closest to connecting the dots.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Also known as Einstein’s puzzle or riddle (likely an apocryphal attribution), the problem tests a certain kind of multistep reasoning.—
Anil Ananthaswamy,
Quanta Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025
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That’s why it’s become a priority for studios to get their names in stories, their executives at industry events and attribution for all those awards.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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With five individual titlists, led by returning state meet competitor Hannah Gonzalez, the still-young second-year program is already making its mark.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Benbrook led 19-11 at the end of the first quarter, but Eagle Mountain started the second quarter with a 7-0 run to cut the lead to 19-18 at the 5:50 mark of the second period.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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