as in defects
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 taints
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
mar a politician's reputation with scurrilous rumors
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as in damages
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 mars
Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
Today, Mars is a chilly desert of rock and dust — but 4 billion years ago, the planet had rivers, lakes and even oceans with sandy beaches.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2025
This week, Mars fills a trio of spaces on the Official Streaming chart.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
How to watch the planetary parade Five planets are visible to the naked eye, according to NASA: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
Retrogrades aren’t fun, but almost nothing can put a damper on the sweetness of Pisces season—and you’ll be especially motivated to pursue the good life around March 7, as passionate Mars makes a lucky trine to the sun in your sign.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025
The findings of the study, Cardenas explained, could have implications for the search for evidence of potential ancient life on Mars.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Since the beginning of December, Mars (our planet of passion) has been retrograde.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Venus shines brightly in the west, while amber orange-colored Mars is visible high up in the eastern sky.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
Relatively early in its history, Mars lost its magnetic field, which allowed the solar wind to claw away most of its atmosphere; with that, much of the water sublimed into space.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
Today, Mars is a chilly desert of rock and dust — but 4 billion years ago, the planet had rivers, lakes and even oceans with sandy beaches.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2025
This week, Mars fills a trio of spaces on the Official Streaming chart.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
How to watch the planetary parade Five planets are visible to the naked eye, according to NASA: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
Retrogrades aren’t fun, but almost nothing can put a damper on the sweetness of Pisces season—and you’ll be especially motivated to pursue the good life around March 7, as passionate Mars makes a lucky trine to the sun in your sign.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025
The findings of the study, Cardenas explained, could have implications for the search for evidence of potential ancient life on Mars.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Since the beginning of December, Mars (our planet of passion) has been retrograde.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
Venus shines brightly in the west, while amber orange-colored Mars is visible high up in the eastern sky.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mars
Noun
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As the skin heals, scars develop in the form of stretch marks.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2024
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For 25 years, the organization has transformed the scars of war into seeds of hope, working tirelessly to turn minefields into fertile farmland.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The lack of standards for unlicensed vendors erodes the integrity of the entire industry.—
John Murn,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Inconsistent use quickly erodes consumer trust.—
Jessica Wong,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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For example, a study published in the Journal of Personality found that chronic stress impairs a person’s ability to regulate their desires and prioritize effectively.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to function and fight infection.—
Emily Dashiell,
Verywell Health,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Mars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mars. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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