1
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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Recent Examples of markers
Tour guides are no longer allowed to use oversized markers such as umbrellas or flags to lead groups — a move aimed at reducing congestion in busy areas, according to Euronews.
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Small markers that are in the shape of the state of Idaho will mark the kickoff spot on the 35-yard line in both halves.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
This includes Interstate 30 between mile markers 65 and 89.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
In the American West, access to a private ski resort has become one of the more elusive status markers in high-end real estate.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Interstate 435 between mile markers 45 and 55.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Jin says as many as a fifth of patients have hereditary markers — like a genetic mutation for Lynch syndrome — that increase the risk of getting colorectal cancer, among others.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Textbooks, flags, legal ordinances, school and street names, grave markers, popular songs, the names of trees—all of these gave oxygen to a lie.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
The crime scene stretched across multiple city blocks, with dozens of blue and yellow evidence markers dotting the pavement.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Small markers that are in the shape of the state of Idaho will mark the kickoff spot on the 35-yard line in both halves.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
This includes Interstate 30 between mile markers 65 and 89.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
In the American West, access to a private ski resort has become one of the more elusive status markers in high-end real estate.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Interstate 435 between mile markers 45 and 55.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Jin says as many as a fifth of patients have hereditary markers — like a genetic mutation for Lynch syndrome — that increase the risk of getting colorectal cancer, among others.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Textbooks, flags, legal ordinances, school and street names, grave markers, popular songs, the names of trees—all of these gave oxygen to a lie.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
The crime scene stretched across multiple city blocks, with dozens of blue and yellow evidence markers dotting the pavement.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for markers
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How Swift has anything to do with this windfall is a bit complicated, and goes all the way back to the major record labels’ original licensing agreements with Spotify from the late 2000s, which got the companies stock in the then-fledgling streaming service.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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Illinois joined 18 states defending consumers’ ability to file lawsuits in state courts against pesticide manufacturers for not including warning labels on products.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Researchers evaluated and recorded the same 28 characteristics for each species based on preexisting data from universities and government agencies, Nunez-Mir said.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Clean-up operations involve experts who calculate the risk of a criticality accident based on the characteristics of the material being moved, Rofer says.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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If your car is equipped with front radar or driver‑assist features, dirt on the sensor or slight misalignment from a parking‑lot bump could also be the culprit.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2026
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Plus, basil's aromatic qualities can improve the flavor of lettuce.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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These guys have leadership qualities.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The 6-3, 318-pound Hunter has good length (33 1/4-inch arms) but lacks explosive traits, as evidenced by his 21 1/2-inch vertical jump and 8-foot, four-inch broad jump.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Each has versatility and traits the Broncos like.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Find attributes that cannot be taught.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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His physical attributes caught the attention of the Ravens’ front office and scouts, but his relationship with Heap helped drive his quality of character home.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Political discussions on social media are often dominated by competing attributions of more and more insidious motives to people on the other side.—
Mark Schroeder,
The Conversation,
20 Feb. 2026
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This post was corrected on 21 January 2021 to clarify attributions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 Jan. 2021
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In a flurry of activity beginning on March 8, 2025, Purdue filed documents that show lines crossing out the eligibility criteria and victim compensation amounts, with no explanation or substitute language.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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That major hedge is new, and seriously waters down the importance of these two existing constitutional criteria.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Markers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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