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Recent Examples of hallmark
Noun
For traditional Swiss cheese, the presence of holes is a hallmark of authenticity. Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 Facing a 10-point deficit with a little more than 12 minutes to go, Williams threw a back-breaking interception on one of Detroit’s trademark trick plays, which have been a hallmark of the NFL’s top-scoring offense all season. Kevin Dotson, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
Verb
Holidays, inasmuch as they are illustrated by their ornaments and decorations, are also hallmarked by their customary foods, which spangle around festive table centerpieces as the true spectacle of the occasions. Myles Poydras, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2020 Byrne recalled her brother’s sense of humor, hallmarked an uncanny ability to impersonate anyone. Michael Brice-Saddler, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2019 See all Example Sentences for hallmark 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmark
Noun
  • The lowering of a flag is seen as a symbol of mourning, distress, or a salute to the fallen and dates back to the 17th century.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
  • In a departure from the norm, Trump forwent a smile and instead bore a similar expression to his historic 2023 mug shot, which loyal MAGA followers later embraced as the symbol of a man who could not be taken down easily.
    Kyler Alvord, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This is definitely the characteristic of Desolas, as there is barely the faintest whiff of smoke.
    Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
  • All in all, the benefits of companion plants really boil down to the individual growing characteristics of the plants incorporated, how each of those plants interacts with their growing environment, and how other plants can utilize those characteristics and interactions.
    Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Saturday marked Chalamet’s first time serving as SNL’s musical guest, although he’s appeared on the show twice before.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2025
  • The 68-page death investigation records The Bee obtained in February marked the first chance for the public — including Sara’s family — to see any substantive facts about her death.
    Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The baby becomes an emblem of what Lynch can do: create images that live in your mind and burrow under your skin.
    Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The bald eagle has been a significant symbol of the United States since 1782, when it was chosen as the national emblem.
    Renan Botelho, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Gas station amenities Lounge The #1 feature for a station is reliability.
    Brad Templeton, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
  • JetBlue in September added new features to its mobile app, such as gate information and a countdown to boarding.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Six other Ohio State seniors have been stamped with draftable grades from NFL teams, according to sources: quarterback Will Howard, center Seth McLaughlin, linebacker Cody Simon, safety Lathan Ransom, and cornerbacks Denzel Burke and Jordan Hancock.
    Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
  • The Platinum Long Lash Serum is stamped with Sephora’s clean seal of approval and backed by clinical results.
    Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Los Angeles firefighters surrounded the center-ice logo as a tribute video played on the scoreboard for all first responders and firefighters.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Make It Personal People connect with people, not logos or marketing slogans.
    Kimi Evans, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • How to wake up earlier and happier The only way to wake up earlier or more easily is to get good quality sleep, Dzierzewski said.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
  • After months of persistence, Juszczyk and Grede became official partners, teaming up to launch what would eventually become Off Season — a sports apparel brand designed for fans who want both quality and style.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025

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“Hallmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmark. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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