How to Use markdown in a Sentence

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  • Act fast to score these markdowns while prices start at $5.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Don’t miss out on the top markdowns while prices start at $6.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Note that this markdown was even wider in recent months.
    — Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • No need to scroll through endless pages of markdowns.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • These are some of the best markdowns available right now.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Anyone who lives for the thrill of a great markdown, gird your loins.
    — Tiffany Dodson, SELF, 2 June 2021
  • That’s simply too big of a markdown.
    — Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The result is markdowns and waste.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
  • Hurry, though—these markdowns won’t last much longer.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2026
  • There’s still a bit of time to shop before the markdowns jump back to full price.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Run, don’t walk—these weekend markdowns won’t last much longer.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 23 May 2026
  • Just don’t wait too long to check out, since the markdowns dry up in a matter of hours.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 July 2025
  • Flag slower items for markdown.
    — Vikas Aron, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • There's an easy way to figure out if items are in a final markdown.
    — Lauren Smith, House Beautiful, 16 Sep. 2016
  • But like any good Amazon deal, these markdowns won't last long.
    — Banu Ibrahim, CNN Underscored, 31 Oct. 2019
  • There are tons of must-have markdowns in the home department.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024
  • No better time than now to shop while some of my favorite brands are on markdown.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2022
  • No better time than now to shop while some of my favorite brands are on markdown.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2022
  • And there are plenty on major markdowns right now.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Here's a markdown on a cozy fragrance that's perfect for fall.
    — Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Get a jump on saving while these markdowns start at $12.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
  • Don’t get overwhelmed, trying to scour the markdowns in a time crunch.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
  • While this markdown lasts, queen sets are going for less than $35.
    — Jessica Leigh Mattern, PEOPLE.com, 9 Oct. 2021
  • Beat the Prime Day rush and shop these markdowns from $2.
    — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
  • On the face of it, customers in the habit of shopping markdowns may not love full-price sales.
    — Jay Hakami, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Be sure to check out Amazon's deal page for a complete list of markdowns.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Just make sure your cart total qualifies for one of the two, juicy markdowns.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Madewell has a treasure trove of markdowns for the spring season and beyond.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Shop 50 of the biggest markdowns right now, with prices as low as $8.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Wayfair is like a revolving door of these kinds of markdowns.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026

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  • Lucky for them, they’re both marked down right now.
    — Hildara Araya, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
  • They’re marked down to just $14 right now.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Now mark down the features of those shapes.
    — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
  • Right now, it’s been marked down to just $72.
    — Rylee Johnston, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • And they’re marked down ahead of the season.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
  • Right now, they’re marked down to just $20 apiece.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Oprah’s favorite finds won’t be marked down for long.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Oprah’s favorite finds won’t be marked down for long.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Snag it in eight washes while it’s still marked down.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Snag it in eight washes while it’s still marked down.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 17 June 2026
  • Ditch your old set and shop this 14-piece one while it’s marked down.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
  • This thing was marked down 40 percent.
    — EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • No need for a code, as everything on the site should be marked down.
    — Simon Hill, WIRED, 12 July 2023
  • Grab them in both colors while they’re marked down to $15.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
  • They're also marked down by a deep $160.
    — PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
  • They’re marked down in summer-forward hues, too.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • Ekouaer’s two-piece co-ord is now marked down to just $19.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Even a single misstep or break in a leg line will be marked down by the judges.
    — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Grab them now while they’re marked down under $150.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Each app is scored on its own numbers, and a soft quarter on any one of them gets marked down.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • For more top-notch bargains and marked down goodies, be sure check out the site’s main sale hub!
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The brand’s fragrance and body care products are also marked down right now.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Julia x Loloi, with some marked down by $433.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
  • It’s marked down in a few shades, including bold, summery hues.
    — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 25 June 2026
  • Plus, they're currently marked down to just $17 for a two-pack.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 12 Feb. 2024
  • But now that they’re marked down to $20, these work-ready trousers are even more worth adding to your cart.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
  • This small nonstick frying pan is marked down $15 — but not for much longer.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Snag them while they’re marked down, or read on for more linen and linen-blend pants at Amazon.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
  • Now that the set’s marked down to an unbeatable $25, it’s bound to sell out.
    — Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Many picks are marked down thanks to Amazon’s Prime Day sale.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 24 June 2026

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