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
Unfortunately, the markers typically used to label cellulose were either bound to other compounds or were toxic to the plant cells.
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ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
The location is on State Highway 171 between Weatherford and Cresson, near the Parsons Station historical marker.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025
Probiotics lower intestinal inflammation markers, support the growth and function of beneficial bacteria, and promote a balanced gut environment.10
4.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Apr. 2025
These details are contrasted by rose gold hour markers and hands—including the small seconds and date hands.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
The location is on State Highway 171 between Weatherford and Cresson, near the Parsons Station historical marker.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025
Probiotics lower intestinal inflammation markers, support the growth and function of beneficial bacteria, and promote a balanced gut environment.10
4.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Apr. 2025
These details are contrasted by rose gold hour markers and hands—including the small seconds and date hands.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
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The supermodel, 44, appears in a beachy promo video for Swedish fashion label Marc O'Polo's spring/summer 2025 collection.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Many common brands include sugar or other additives, so read the label to find a variety that's low in sugar and sodium.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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The script, from first-time feature writer Nora Garrett, was a hot property among readers in recent years.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 Apr. 2025
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The sultry video features music artist Foggieraw and muse Solela Malila.—
Akili King,
Essence,
4 Apr. 2025
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These are clones of individual grape varieties that have been bred to ensure certain characteristics, such as resistance to specific diseases.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Overall, the analyst is bullish on EPD stock and views it as a core master limited partnership holding, having both offensive and defensive characteristics.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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The scientists edited mouse genes related to their hair and fat metabolism — two qualities woolly mammoths needed to survive in their Arctic habitat.—
Caitlin O'Kane,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Whether in automating routine tasks, enhancing safety, improving quality or enabling sustainability, Novelis is reimagining how technology supports its mission.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In an era of constant change, global complexity and ever-rising expectations, trust has become the defining trait of exceptional leadership.—
Alejandro Bravo,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Scientists create these animals by engineering DNA that matches important traits of the extinct animal into a modern animal's DNA sequence.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Counsell’s decision to hire Quintin Berry away from the Milwaukee Brewers may have taken those attributes to another level.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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An attribute that Buffett considers to be the hallmark of the highest achievers.—
Steve Taplin,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Build Low-Cost, Top-Of-Funnel Remarketing Audiences Most B2B companies base their PPC solely on last-click attribution in sales-lead campaigns.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The use of random gender attribution for the survey experiment, meanwhile, shows that bias is verifiably a factor in gender gaps.—
Laura Clawson,
JSTOR Daily,
4 Apr. 2025
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From Romy and Michele to Carrie Bradshaw and Berger, Post-It Notes have left their mark on pop culture.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Just before the half-mile mark, hikers will reach a red wooden deck that overlooks the San Diego River.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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