as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
walks with a marked limp a marked improvement in his grades
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as in labeled
to attach an identifying slip to
marked each application with a numbered sticker
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as in characterized
to be an important feature of
an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion
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as in recorded
to make a written note of
mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner
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Recent Examples of marked
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, her former program again sold out its season tickets this year, although its on-the-court success has seen a marked decline in her absence.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Not surprisingly, McLellan couldn’t come in and fix everything right away; that will be a process, and his debut on Friday showcased a lot of the same mistakes that have marked the season so far.
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Beginning Thursday night, three officers will patrol the area from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. Two will be in marked vehicles, one on foot-patrol.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, her former program again sold out its season tickets this year, although its on-the-court success has seen a marked decline in her absence.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
This rare astronomical event, marked by a dramatic increase in brightness, promises to enthrall stargazers and scientists alike.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Not surprisingly, McLellan couldn’t come in and fix everything right away; that will be a process, and his debut on Friday showcased a lot of the same mistakes that have marked the season so far.
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
Adjective
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Dehydrated skin can make fine lines more noticeable.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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The penalty tilt has noticeable in the past 12 Kansas City postseason games as Chiefs opponents have been flagged more 11 times, with one tie.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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His work is characterized by thorough research and a deep passion for gambling, including a keen interest in sports betting, online casinos, and poker strategies.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Pleistocene was characterized by dramatic changes in climate, including a series of ice ages.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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These two head coaches met in 2023, when Vance Joseph’s defense recorded four turnovers as the Broncos upset the Bills in Orchard Park.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Here the chants sound like they were recorded right in the emerald green backyard displayed on the album cover with Bad Bunny’s friends shouting back at him.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The steam shovel, which has occupied a prominent position for two years or more opposite the Chellin garage, was shipped out of town last week to do service elsewhere.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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As a prominent health and wellness educator, Ward played a critical role in advocating for House Bill 47, now signed into law.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Halftime report The Kings only trailed by eight following a 3-pointer by Fox with 7:58 to play in the second quarter, but the Thunder staged a 21-6 run to take a commanding lead.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Feb. 2025
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Boston outscored Chicago 41-28, led by as many as 19 points and took a commanding 68-51 lead into halftime.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The site was no more than a few dozen feet from a dramatic drop to the rolling desert below, which leads through desert scrub to the foothills of Mount Cristo Rey.—
Reyes Mata III,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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Mexico City’s Art Week has begun, amid the dramatic backdrop of an incipient trade war, sparked by US President Donald Trump, as ARTnews’ Harrison Jacobs reports.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These remarkable characters parade, dance, argue and make love.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Gibson’s remarkable story of natural healing attracted nearly 200,000 followers to her account.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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His latest book tells the story of a Lutheran priest in the early-20th-century American West who has transcribed the life of a vampire.—
Michael Schaub,
Orange County Register,
2 Jan. 2025
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Some journalists basically transcribed this without questioning the obvious discrepancy between her statement and the CDC website, which said vaccines merely reduce the risk of transmission.—
Cory Franklin,
Twin Cities,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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