as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
walks with a marked limp a marked improvement in his grades
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1
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
Syed Ali, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The Flash function has been a simple but marked upgrade to basic backcountry boiling and cooking since it was first introduced in 2009.
—New Atlas, 21 Mar. 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
By moving away from tracking daily activities and instead focusing on the results achieved, my company has noticed a marked improvement in team performance.
—Syed Ali, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The Flash function has been a simple but marked upgrade to basic backcountry boiling and cooking since it was first introduced in 2009.
—New Atlas, 21 Mar. 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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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Some of them, like the new experimental version of 2.5 Pro, are beginning to show noticeable vibe improvements.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 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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The Jayhawks, in fact, on Sunday recorded the largest margin of victory by a road team in Big 12 Conference history.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
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
Adjective
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Even the normally undemonstrative Sarabia was prominent in the post-match as fans and players celebrated a job almost completed.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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John Schwartz has emerged as a prominent voice behind a broader campaign of coordinated economic protests.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Since launching his campaign in March, Cuomo has taken a commanding lead in the polls and siphoned some of Adams’s old political coalition.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Big Cat still holds a commanding lead in career earnings at $120,999,166.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Donald Trump’s tariff announcement has baffled global leaders and forced markets to reckon with the fallout from America’s dramatic shift in international trade policy.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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The move marks a dramatic shift from Trump’s earlier hardline stance.—
Esat Dedezade,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For now, the Rice Lake population continues to hold steady, buoyed by the remarkable longevity of its oldest members.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Love comes with a track record of achieving remarkable racing milestones.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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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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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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