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as in symbol
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark
the hallmark of the Primrose Pottery Works is the small rose emblem etched on each piece
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as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
regards kindness and gentleness as the hallmarks of a real man
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Recent Examples of hallmark
Cherie Brooke Luo, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The tree had been adorned with lights and ornaments for decades as a hallmark of the La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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
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The media and entertainment industry is rapidly evolving, yet the bond between these generations of creatives has strengthened over time, grounded in a shared commitment to uplifting one another—a hallmark of the AAPI community.
—Cherie Brooke Luo, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The tree had been adorned with lights and ornaments for decades as a hallmark of the La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 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
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One of this year’s best film performances undoubtedly came from the turtle in Conclave, who not only served as a symbol of spiritual independence in the film but also got to be carried across the Vatican gardens by Ralph Fiennes.Tom Smyth, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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The painting combines words and symbols connected to colonialism and slavery with imagery evoking the Engadin, such as mountains, fir trees and ibexes.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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Rums made from sugar cane juice are also more expressive of terroir and vintage characteristics.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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These offensive characteristics are complemented by his smart movement inside the penalty area, which is visible in his goals for Frankfurt.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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That will also mark the first day taxpayers can use Direct File to submit their 2024 returns.Dan Avery, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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The run will mark the world premiere of the musical which is developed and directed by Alex Timbers and features a book by Warren Leight (Side Man) and Isaac Oliver (Intimacy Idiot) and choreography by Shannon Lewis.Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
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Official place-names such as Corona or Soundview or Brooklyn were less familiar to people in Ecuador; more famous now were the landmarks and other emblems of the city which migrants posted about, like subway lines, parks, the place with the screens.Jordan Salama, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Jon Cooper, the coach for Team Canada at the 4 Nations, has been tested by the fire of helping the Tampa Bay Lightning in four Stanley Cup Finals, but pressure hits differently when the maple leaf is the emblem on players’ red and black jerseys.Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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On the right team, that could be a feature, not a bug.John Hollinger, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Starring Robert Pattinson, Toni Collette, Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie and Mark Ruffalo, the $118M blockbuster is Bong’s first feature since helming his history-making title, Parasite.Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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The likes of Harley and Indian have basically stamped their approval on these types of motorcycles, having jumped on the trend and producing stellar bobber-style bikes over the years.New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2025
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Each reinvention of her artistry is a passport stamped with the cultures, histories, and landscapes that fuel her vision.Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Mecum Auctions A pair of Richard Petty logos are embroidered in the front seats.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2025
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Clad in a black polo shirt, emblazoned with the Blue Origin logo, Bezos appeared both affable and anxious on the eve of what is the biggest moment yet for this rocket company.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
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Winter holds a magical quality that seems perfectly suited for love stories.Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Treatment includes managing symptoms and improving quality of life.8 10.Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Hallmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmark. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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