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as in labels
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 characteristics
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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Corporate Citizenship Don’t dwell too long on all those success markers before moving on to what the company has done to make meaningful impacts in the community, with its sustainability efforts, DEI initiatives or any other milestones the company has reached in terms of doing good in the world.
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Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The first round of historic markers will be installed in the spring of 2025, while a second round of historic sites is currently being reviewed, and there will be future rounds after that.
—Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
The current month is displayed in red in one of the dozen windows that punctuate the hour markers around the outside of the dial, while the date is indicated via a central ring with a red and white arrow.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
During the first expedition, which returned to shore this week, questionnaires were combined with hair and saliva samples to measure stress markers like cortisol as well as the crew’s immune health.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2024
This yellow gold case and bracelet plays host to 36 rubies set into the bezel, 11 ruby hour markers, and a dial paved with 417 diamonds.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
While some take a maximalist approach, others exercise some restraint, defining shapes like hour markers and index rings with complimentary tones.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
All of the graves likely have stone markers at both the heads and feet, although they are not likely carved with names, Greene said.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Because of its concentration of protective plant compounds, garlic may support your well-being in several ways, including reducing markers of inflammation and lowering chronic disease risk.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The first round of historic markers will be installed in the spring of 2025, while a second round of historic sites is currently being reviewed, and there will be future rounds after that.
—Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
The current month is displayed in red in one of the dozen windows that punctuate the hour markers around the outside of the dial, while the date is indicated via a central ring with a red and white arrow.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
During the first expedition, which returned to shore this week, questionnaires were combined with hair and saliva samples to measure stress markers like cortisol as well as the crew’s immune health.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2024
This yellow gold case and bracelet plays host to 36 rubies set into the bezel, 11 ruby hour markers, and a dial paved with 417 diamonds.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
While some take a maximalist approach, others exercise some restraint, defining shapes like hour markers and index rings with complimentary tones.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
All of the graves likely have stone markers at both the heads and feet, although they are not likely carved with names, Greene said.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Because of its concentration of protective plant compounds, garlic may support your well-being in several ways, including reducing markers of inflammation and lowering chronic disease risk.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Markers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markers. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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