book·mark
ˈbu̇k-ˌmärk 
1
or bookmarker
: a marker for finding a place in a book
2
: a menu entry or icon on a computer that is usually created by the user and that serves as a shortcut to a previously viewed location (such as an Internet site)
bookmarked; bookmarking; bookmarks
: to create a computer bookmark for
bookmark a website
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Acsah Lemma, Sacramento Bee, 18 June 2024
Features Besides the normal aspects of a planner such as layout and cover, many planners come with extra features such as stickers, bookmarks, budget/ finance trackers, tab dividers, water intake trackers, inspirational quotes, etc.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 14 June 2024
Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 27 June 2024
Luft said the sentencing and the victim impact statements will bookmark yet another chapter in their grief journey, but in no way will bring closure or justice.
—Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2024
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Noun
An inter-generational audience of 200 attendees gathered at Oak Park’s Guild Theater, many with copies of The 1619 Project book, some well-worn, adorned with bookmarks and annotations, and others had never been opened before, having been bought minutes earlier at the entrance booth in preparation.
—Acsah Lemma, Sacramento Bee, 18 June 2024
Features Besides the normal aspects of a planner such as layout and cover, many planners come with extra features such as stickers, bookmarks, budget/ finance trackers, tab dividers, water intake trackers, inspirational quotes, etc.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 14 June 2024
Verb
Make sure to bookmark this landing page, and to keep checking IndieWire to stay on top of the latest news from the 2025 Oscar race.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 27 June 2024
Luft said the sentencing and the victim impact statements will bookmark yet another chapter in their grief journey, but in no way will bring closure or justice.
—Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 30 May 2024
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“Bookmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookmark. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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bookmark
1 of 2 noun
book·mark
-ˌmärk
1
: something placed in a book to mark a page
2
: something on a computer screen that serves as a shortcut (as to a website)
bookmark
2 of 2 verb
: to create a computer bookmark for
bookmark a website
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