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
Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Opera gloves made a marked return, following a pique in interest in the old-world accessory over the last few years.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 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
He was given more time in the hope of conjuring a marked improvement, but internally it was felt to be a short-term reprieve.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Opera gloves made a marked return, following a pique in interest in the old-world accessory over the last few years.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 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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And perhaps the most noticeable change: BMW eliminated the traditional gauge cluster in the dash in favor of a customizable digital version projected onto the windshield.Abigail Bassett, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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Erivo has long been synonymous with her nails—but her manicures were especially noticeable while promoting Wicked.Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
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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
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Worthy recorded 59 receptions for 638 yards and six touchdowns.Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
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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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In office, Voinovich corresponded frequently with the state’s most prominent bishops, in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati.Alec MacGillis, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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China remains the most prominent long-term threat to U.S. hegemony abroad, the president told the audience — a point of agreement with many in Trump’s circle.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Jan. 2025
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Are Liverpool really as strong as their commanding lead implies?Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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The role required Kapoor to maintain a commanding physical presence throughout filming.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
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That would add another dramatic twist to a story that is full of surprises.John Brandon, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Yet on Friday, Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan president who has overseen his country’s dramatic decline — including runaway inflation, blackouts, hunger, mass migration and the unraveling of the nation’s democracy — was sworn in for a third term in office.Julie Turkewitz, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Contemporary Native American Art Goes Mainstream In the past handful of years, a remarkable change has taken place within American art museums related to their recognition of Native American artwork.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Keep reading … Dustin Pedroia (first year on ballot) Dustin Pedroia’s remarkable career wasn’t the same after his knee injury in 2017.Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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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 22 Jan. 2025.
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