as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the Johnsons complained to the movers about broken dishes and mars on the furniture
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as in to taint
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
mar a politician's reputation with scurrilous rumors
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2
as in to injure
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the once glossy surface is now marred by numerous small pits and abrasions
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Recent Examples of mar
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2025
There was an incident that marred the occasion — two women were shot and taken to the hospital.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Moldy tomatoes, clean dishes or utensils stored in dirty areas, and use of a metal brush not designed for food as a baster marred three Miami restaurants’ state inspections, each with at least 30 violations.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
Audio issues occasionally marred the broadcast, including brief interruptions of Fonda’s speech.
—Jake Coyle, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The loss marred a seven-goal performance by Penn senior midfielder Anna Brandt.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2025
There was an incident that marred the occasion — two women were shot and taken to the hospital.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Moldy tomatoes, clean dishes or utensils stored in dirty areas, and use of a metal brush not designed for food as a baster marred three Miami restaurants’ state inspections, each with at least 30 violations.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
Audio issues occasionally marred the broadcast, including brief interruptions of Fonda’s speech.
—Jake Coyle, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mar
Noun
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Found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect, this troubled individual was committed to Whiting Forensic Hospital for up to 60 years.—
Matthew J. Funchion,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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Battery defect detection startup Glimpse raised a $10 million Series A led by Japanese electronics giant TDK's venture group.—
Katie Fehrenbacher,
Axios,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The movement also was tainted by instances of rampant antisemitism, which Khalil disavowed.—
Chelsea Bailey, Gloria Pazmino and Taylor Galgano,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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The plaintiffs argue the rhetoric has tainted the policy-making process.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Man charged after crash that killed 5 A man was charged Friday with intoxication manslaughter after five people were killed and several injured in a late-night wreck in Austin, Texas, that involved more than a dozen vehicles on Interstate 35, authorities said.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Officials in Arkansas said Saturday morning that three people died in Independence County and 29 others were injured across eight counties as storms passed through the state overnight.—
Bruce Shipkowski,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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Male sharks are also known to bite females during mating, leaving distinctive scars.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Moon, meanwhile, still bears many large scars from this period, because its surface is far less active.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2025
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Dodge won't spoil the surprise by confirming if the last one will be based on the Charger or the Challenger (or maybe both), but the evidence suggests the latter is more likely.—
Jack Fitzgerald,
Car and Driver,
13 Feb. 2023
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Farmers’ broiler chickens suffocate, and dairy products spoil.—
Monica Mark,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Feb. 2023
Verb
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The way it’s assembled brings a big advantage if it’s rolled or damaged, as body panels may be replaced in a matter of a few days.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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During that time, Carney was criticized by some – particularly on the right – for warning repeatedly that leaving the European Union would damage Britain’s economy.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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Doctors could see white blotches and smears around those dark spaces, indicating lesions.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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Overall, the geckos have pale brown bodies with several darker brown bands and lighter white blotches.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2025
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Although no-makeup may seem ideal in a Parisian train station, which was the inspiration behind the look, poetic taupes shape tired eyes and lips stained with last night’s lipstick speak to weary, bouffant-haired travellers instead.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
13 Mar. 2025
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There are showstoppers, like the Zaveri house (also known as the House with 365 Windows) which is now stained black with grit, its grand pilasters and geometric facade carvings in dire need of restoration, and the Teen Khuniya (or Three-Cornered House), with its distinctive triangular layout.—
Kalpana Sunder,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Mar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mar. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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