1
as in labels
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it
the markers on the rock and mineral specimens were old and faded
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as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the discovery of a marker for the virus has greatly improved the accuracy of diagnosis
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Recent Examples of markers
Physicians are increasingly supported by systems capable of flagging disease markers invisible to the human eye.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Interstate 140 between mile markers 15 and 20.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The worksite may need tweaks, clear navigation markers, and reliable wireless connectivity so the robot can perceive and plan consistently.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
All names are withheld, as are any markers that would indicate class, race, ethnicity, or religion.
—Nathaniel Moore
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Both require patience, adaptation, and the understanding that milestones aren’t just markers—they’re foundations for future complexity.
—Ken Polk, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Lawrence and his team also placed mile markers along the hill and angled them forward to further the illusion.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Respondents were also given a list of 13 markers of success and asked to pick three that are most important to their personal idea of success.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
These brain areas are central to attention and information processing, emotional regulation, executive function and decision-making – all markers of ADHD.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Interstate 140 between mile markers 15 and 20.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The worksite may need tweaks, clear navigation markers, and reliable wireless connectivity so the robot can perceive and plan consistently.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
All names are withheld, as are any markers that would indicate class, race, ethnicity, or religion.
—Nathaniel Moore
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Both require patience, adaptation, and the understanding that milestones aren’t just markers—they’re foundations for future complexity.
—Ken Polk, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Lawrence and his team also placed mile markers along the hill and angled them forward to further the illusion.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Respondents were also given a list of 13 markers of success and asked to pick three that are most important to their personal idea of success.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
These brain areas are central to attention and information processing, emotional regulation, executive function and decision-making – all markers of ADHD.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for markers
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One particularly notable viral video featured the son of a provincial government minister posing in front of a tree made from boxes of luxury labels including Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Those rules are quite strict, Burton said, even requiring the labels be torn off plastic water bottles and put in a separate receptacle.—
Joan Michelson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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These characteristics make the merger an almost exact replica of that first, groundbreaking detection from 10 years ago, according to Isi.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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These characteristics resemble those of unshrouded quasars previously detected at Cosmic Dawn.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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While these issues seem to have been caused by users’ misunderstanding of features, other, more nefarious security flaws have emerged.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Girarvs Entryway Shoe Bench with Cat Cabinet This 18-inch high bench is designed to store some items in plain sight, but also includes a few more subtle features that ramp up its unique factor.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, biologists know far more about how DNA turns into biochemistry and adult traits than engineers understand about how the numbers inside an AI yield cogent conversation and useful behavior.—
Nate Soares,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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For much of the match, Woltemade displayed his unconventional traits.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Buffett’s Patience and the Role of Cash One of Buffett’s most underrated qualities is patience.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Not everyone will agree that these traits are all good qualities.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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At home, Julia introduces Davina to the attributes of chasteberry, a natural ingredient that lesses desire and inhibits below-the-belt bloodflow.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The company’s native blockchain, Provenance, can log the attributes of a loan onto its public ledger, removing the need for verification by a third party due diligence firm.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This post was corrected on 21 January 2021 to clarify attributions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 Jan. 2021
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“Markers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markers. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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