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as in logos
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 characteristics
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 hallmarks
David John Chávez, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
All the hallmarks of his fusions are present—some gospel here, some guitars there, enough rap samples from across regions to make any blog nerd proud—but his pet sound this cycle is harsh electronic music.
—Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 29 May 2026
Above-normal temperatures are specifically forecast in the Pacific Northwest, one of the typical hallmarks of an El Niño.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Alamo bore all the gruesome hallmarks of a 20th-century American cult leader.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The hallmarks of aging carried across individual cell types, too, such as liver or blood cells.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
According to a new study published in PLOS One, both animals show the behavioral hallmarks of mirror self-recognition—a cognitive ability long considered a marker of self-awareness, and one that had never before been documented in beluga whales.
—Federica Sgorbissa, ArsTechnica, 24 May 2026
Spanning just over 2,220 square feet and set across two floors, the space is more than 10 times the size of its previous Monaco flagship—and interior features nod to the architectural, cultural, and lifestyle touchpoints that are hallmarks of the Swiss brand today.
—Ming Liu, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
Reliability and consistency were her hallmarks—admirable qualities, but unexciting.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Noun
The production’s hallmarks are the acting performances that are mostly quite strong, along with some scintillating technical aspects that affirm the show’s dystopian aims, unified smartly by Lisa Mallette’s active direction.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
All the hallmarks of his fusions are present—some gospel here, some guitars there, enough rap samples from across regions to make any blog nerd proud—but his pet sound this cycle is harsh electronic music.
—Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 29 May 2026
Above-normal temperatures are specifically forecast in the Pacific Northwest, one of the typical hallmarks of an El Niño.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Alamo bore all the gruesome hallmarks of a 20th-century American cult leader.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The hallmarks of aging carried across individual cell types, too, such as liver or blood cells.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
According to a new study published in PLOS One, both animals show the behavioral hallmarks of mirror self-recognition—a cognitive ability long considered a marker of self-awareness, and one that had never before been documented in beluga whales.
—Federica Sgorbissa, ArsTechnica, 24 May 2026
Spanning just over 2,220 square feet and set across two floors, the space is more than 10 times the size of its previous Monaco flagship—and interior features nod to the architectural, cultural, and lifestyle touchpoints that are hallmarks of the Swiss brand today.
—Ming Liu, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
Reliability and consistency were her hallmarks—admirable qualities, but unexciting.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmarks
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That creative industry may ultimately become one of LA28's defining characteristics.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Garbett adds other characteristics too.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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The budget also marks a reversal from her earlier position that extra spending was not needed.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Indigenous and elemental – Lapland In Swedish Lapland, the Indigenous Sámi community marks Midsummer with fire, silence, and story.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Police are investigating after the Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, Michigan, was vandalized with antisemitic symbols, officials said on Saturday morning.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Over the past year, two biographers have attempted to flesh out the men behind the symbols.—
Rob Wolfe,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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Her face is blank like an unfinished canvas—a pale green surface empty of features.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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That's evident in aerodynamic features like the front side spoilers, five-position adjustable rear wing, hood duct, and fender ducts.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 06,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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Where to buy Mister Rogers stamps The Mister Rogers Stamps will be available for purchase at any post office nationwide and on The Postal Store online.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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The Lowriders stamps showcase five classic models.—
Monica Garske,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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Kara Jakubik, a 17-year-old Life Scout with Scouting America and an Ambassador with Girl Scouts, spent the morning with other volunteers walking through rows of headstones searching for symbols, such as military branch emblems.—
Abigail Dollins,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
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Others have opted to place banners in the stands or sponsor emblems on seatbacks.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2026
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In its 2023 decision, the Supreme Court said nothing stops schools from considering how applicants’ race speaks to broader qualities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Founded by Vania Leles, Vanleles merges cultural significance and its African roots with modern charms and designs, qualities that also evoke Middleton’s approach to her royal wardrobe.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Instead of turning off this flow of free money, how about the city simply earmarks existing taxes on these properties to create an affordable housing fund?—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
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Josephides earmarks the Greek island of Samos as one of the next destinations to go through this cycle.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Hallmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmarks. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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