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as in characterizes
to be an important feature of
an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion
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as in records
to make a written note of
mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner
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as in jokes
a person or thing that is made fun of
in the wake of the scandal, the disgraced governor became the favorite mark of late-night comedians
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as in targets
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule
his gullibility and tendency to fall for bluffs made him an easy mark at the poker table
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as in reputations
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
a brand of crystal that bears the mark of excellence
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as in standards
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
lately his playing hasn't been up to the mark expected of a concert pianist
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as in purposes
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
set marks for expected daily output
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as in features
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
a sensitive expression that is the mark of a poet
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as in scars
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
a small mark where the car had scraped a wall
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as in effects
the power to bring about a result on another
a person of some mark in the field of evolutionary biology
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Recent Examples of marks
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
But this marks the second consecutive year that Trent Williams has missed multiple games due to injury.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
This year marks the fifth time over the last 124 years Hanukkah has started on the same day as Christmas.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
This marks a disappointing end to a season that has been marred by injuries, including Trent Williams' ankle injury, which has kept him out for the past four games.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Bob Dylan’s early years While Dylan’s arrival in New York marks the beginning of his legend, his life began in Minnesota.
—Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Rafael Alvarez’s guilty plea marks the downfall of a tax preparer whose schemes caused immense damage to the US tax system.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The integration of generative AI marks a significant technological advancement that can dramatically amplify the power of digital twins.
—William Bain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Green's Women's US Title victory marks her first singles win over Michin.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Verb
Speaking with Variety ahead of the film’s December 25 release, Dhawan explains his attraction to the project, which marks a significant departure from his previous work.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
But this marks the second consecutive year that Trent Williams has missed multiple games due to injury.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
This year marks the fifth time over the last 124 years Hanukkah has started on the same day as Christmas.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
This marks a disappointing end to a season that has been marred by injuries, including Trent Williams' ankle injury, which has kept him out for the past four games.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Bob Dylan’s early years While Dylan’s arrival in New York marks the beginning of his legend, his life began in Minnesota.
—Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Rafael Alvarez’s guilty plea marks the downfall of a tax preparer whose schemes caused immense damage to the US tax system.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The integration of generative AI marks a significant technological advancement that can dramatically amplify the power of digital twins.
—William Bain, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Green's Women's US Title victory marks her first singles win over Michin.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marks
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The result is a balance between functionality and style, which also characterizes his work as a fashion designer.Iñaki Laguardia, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
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The guide characterizes Cariño as a Mexican and contemporary restaurant, where Chef Norman Fenton’s team offers a tasting menu of tacos with a modernist approach.Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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These developments have empowered women like Megan Thee Stallion to challenge entrenched norms and advocate for their reputations in real time.Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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And if creating new or expanding old campuses remains too expensive, perhaps the state should focus on building the programs and reputations of the Cal State universities.Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Dating standards have risen, and women are more vocal about their relationship expectations.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Crosby started the season slowly for his gaudy standards but is now on pace for 89 points.Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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As the skin heals, scars develop in the form of stretch marks.Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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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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That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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As noted above, the thing about walking pneumonia that distinguishes it from traditional pneumonia is the relative mildness of the symptoms.Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
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Relatives of most, but not all the victims, denounced Biden’s Christmas week decision to spare the killers.Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Nurses and doctors are especially vulnerable, with reports showing that 91% of emergency doctors and 25% of nurses have been victims of workplace violence.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Engage your internal stakeholders to define and implement new decision criteria, and communicate it to existing and prospective employees.Lyssa Hansard, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Integrate them into your ongoing pay practices, hiring processes, performance reviews and promotion criteria.Lyssa Hansard, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This should have been obvious all along, but that combination of goals will prove to be fundamentally unworkable.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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For many business leaders, building an AI strategy that aligns with organizational goals while empowering employees to embrace the change is challenging.Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Marks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marks. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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