as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the Johnsons complained to the movers about broken dishes and mars on the furniture
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as in taints
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
mar a politician's reputation with scurrilous rumors
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as in damages
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the once glossy surface is now marred by numerous small pits and abrasions
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Recent Examples of mars
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
New markers in the race include U.S. astronauts returning to the Moon and the nation’s ambitious objective to land on Mars.
—David A. Deptula, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The sun’s connection to Mars adds urgency to your communication.
—USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
Gaga also won a Grammy for best pop duo/group performance alongside Mars.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 8 Mar. 2025
That's not a star, however, but a once brilliant planet that continues to diminish in brightness: Mars.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2025
SpaceX’s Elon Musk is aiming for Mars with Starship, the world’s biggest and most powerful rocket.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Most of them are concentrated within the main asteroid belt, orbiting around the sun between the paths of Mars and Jupiter.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Relatively early in its history, Mars lost its magnetic field, which allowed the solar wind to claw away most of its atmosphere; with that, much of the water sublimed into space.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
In the ’70s, with America having demystified the moon, there was a massive push to explore Mars, a place that had long colonized our hopes and fears about what extraterrestrial life could be.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
New markers in the race include U.S. astronauts returning to the Moon and the nation’s ambitious objective to land on Mars.
—David A. Deptula, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The sun’s connection to Mars adds urgency to your communication.
—USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
Gaga also won a Grammy for best pop duo/group performance alongside Mars.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 8 Mar. 2025
That's not a star, however, but a once brilliant planet that continues to diminish in brightness: Mars.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2025
SpaceX’s Elon Musk is aiming for Mars with Starship, the world’s biggest and most powerful rocket.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
Most of them are concentrated within the main asteroid belt, orbiting around the sun between the paths of Mars and Jupiter.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Relatively early in its history, Mars lost its magnetic field, which allowed the solar wind to claw away most of its atmosphere; with that, much of the water sublimed into space.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mars
Noun
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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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For 25 years, the organization has transformed the scars of war into seeds of hope, working tirelessly to turn minefields into fertile farmland.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The lack of standards for unlicensed vendors erodes the integrity of the entire industry.—
John Murn,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Inconsistent use quickly erodes consumer trust.—
Jessica Wong,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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For example, a study published in the Journal of Personality found that chronic stress impairs a person’s ability to regulate their desires and prioritize effectively.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to function and fight infection.—
Emily Dashiell,
Verywell Health,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Mars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mars. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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