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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
Melody Brue, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Since the company was purchased by Lids, online chatter centered around the fact that Ebbets Field had moved away from its history in authentic replica products to center more on hats, the hallmark of its parent company.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 17 Mar. 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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Noun
The challenge lies in scaling Zoho’s unique, organic growth model to penetrate deeper into enterprise accounts while maintaining the personalized touch that has been its hallmark.
—Melody Brue, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Since the company was purchased by Lids, online chatter centered around the fact that Ebbets Field had moved away from its history in authentic replica products to center more on hats, the hallmark of its parent company.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 17 Mar. 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmark
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The letter is a key symbol of bipartisan support for CDFIs and a notable pushback against the president.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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With the reopening just a few weeks away, the team sees the Veranda House’s return as a symbol of the town’s tenacious spirit.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Mar. 2025
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To pick some specific characteristics, no two athletes are going to have identical muscle constructions, bone densities, leg lengths, centres of gravity, tendon strength, foot-size or foot arches.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Each impart different characteristics due to their distinct wood grain and chemical compositions.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Abreu later drew a nine-pitch walk in the seventh against Rangers reliever Robert Garcia, who also walked Kristian Campbell, marking the rookie’s first time on base in an MLB game.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
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Missing from the document was any mention of climate change—marking the first time in over a decade that the topic has not appeared on the list.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
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An emblem of hope becomes a totem of governmental mistrust.—
Alexis Coe,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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Each won the Ballon d’Or; to have the trio in one team was fire and water and magic, and as colour television coverage broadened, the three were the emblem of United’s bold revival.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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Over-the-air updates and advanced driver assistance features (e.g., Super Cruise available on higher trims).—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The festival’s diverse lineup included 39 narrative features, 16 documentary features, and 38 short films.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ukraine’s notorious bureaucracy, while modernizing, could still hamper foreign investments, as could a system of corruption that some experts caution has defied efforts to stamp it out.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
20 Mar. 2025
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Certain four-digit combinations that make up a year seem to stamp themselves on my mind.—
Michael Brendan Dougherty,
National Review,
19 Mar. 2025
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The logo of this music production program is also tattooed on his arm, according to a Billboard article.—
Pablito Wilson,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2025
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On the dial, the LV logo is combined with the Voutilainen signature.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2025
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In addition to affecting the quantity of fruit, plentiful light also impacts fruit quality by helping flavors and colors to fully develop.—
Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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Even name-brand shipyards can skimp on size and, more importantly, the quality of the beds for yachts costing tens of millions.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Hallmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmark. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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