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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
Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
Drums, whistles, trumpets, singing, dancing and face paint were the hallmarks of a World Cup game.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 9 May 2026
Beth Krietsch, SELF, 26 Aug. 2020
In normal circumstances, the teenage experience is hallmarked by big emotions.
—Jennifer Folsom, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2020
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Noun
Sterling silver, solid gold, and pieces with genuine stones, especially if they're signed or have a designer hallmark, can carry significant resale value.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
Drums, whistles, trumpets, singing, dancing and face paint were the hallmarks of a World Cup game.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 9 May 2026
Verb
This process is what leads to hallmark rheumatoid arthritis symptoms like painful, swollen joints, joint stiffness, fatigue, fever, and more.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 26 Aug. 2020
In normal circumstances, the teenage experience is hallmarked by big emotions.
—Jennifer Folsom, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmark
Noun
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Rodríguez has publicly sought to distance her interim government from some of the most notorious symbols of repression associated with the Maduro era.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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As far as symbolism, a serpent is a transformative symbol, often cited for the way the snake sheds its skin.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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That realization has led some investors to examine assets with different characteristics.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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While acknowledging that antisemites may have good characteristics—a loving husband, a generous and conscientious citizen—Sartre claimed that their hatred ultimately defines them.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 May 2026
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Her profession has turned her into a serious shoe collector, with a closet of 100 pairs neatly organized in boxes, each marked with a photo of the shoes taped to the outside.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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The game started with a historic first quarter in which the home team scored 36 points, which marked the franchise’s highest-scoring first quarter since 2023, per the team.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Yee showcased a black low-top silhouette featuring the brand’s signature star emblem and colorful floral embroidery.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and laid siege to Mariupol, the building became an enduring emblem of the city’s resistance.—
James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Inés, the nine-year-old Chilean protagonist of The Meltdown (El Deshielo), the sophomore feature of actress-turned-writer/director Manuela Martelli (God Will Not Help, The Future), is about to find out the hard way how that concept applies to hidden truths and family trauma.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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This feature can recommend actions and surface information based on context like messages and emails.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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The speed cams in work zones photograph drivers and time-stamp the images at two locations.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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The King also got to stamp a Park Passport with a stamp specially commissioned for the occasion.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Several vehicles, including one with the company logo, started tailing a CNN crew that drove along a public road in front of the facility, attempting to block the team’s ability to film, even out the window.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The collection is branded with Roxy and Juicy Couture’s iconic logos, etched in the heart and the rear.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Stentiford, a junior, gave his coach enough quality innings to keep him sane on the bench.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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He was also revered as a civil rights activist pushing for quality healthcare, women’s rights, living wages, racial and immigrant justice, and gender and LGBTQ equality.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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“Hallmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmark. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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