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noun

ˈhȯl-ˌmärk

Definition of hallmark

as in symbol

a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark the hallmark of the Primrose Pottery Works is the small rose emblem etched on each piece

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as in characteristic

something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind regards kindness and gentleness as the hallmarks of a real man

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Cruelty and chaos have become hallmarks of this administration. — Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 This pattern of escalation is the hallmark of addiction for doctors and clinicians. — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Verb

Holidays, inasmuch as they are illustrated by their ornaments and decorations, are also hallmarked by their customary foods, which spangle around festive table centerpieces as the true spectacle of the occasions. — Myles Poydras, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2020 Byrne recalled her brother’s sense of humor, hallmarked an uncanny ability to impersonate anyone. — Michael Brice-Saddler, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for hallmark

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The race has taken on significance beyond Michigan, with Republicans casting El-Sayed as a symbol of a Democratic Party moving further to the left.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Coupled with job-displacement fears from AI, opponents now point to the facilities as a physical symbol of who benefits from the boom and who gets stuck with the bill.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026

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If researchers can reliably take advantage of these characteristics, biological computing could one day be the prime choice in applications where systems need to adapt to unfamiliar conditions in a field far from home.

— Mike McRae October 19, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026
The challenge is to broaden a brand’s appeal without diluting the characteristics that distinguish it from competitors.

— Yiling Pan, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of characteristic

Verb

Trump invited Graham to speak onstage and asked boxing legend Evander Holyfield to address the crowd as well, marking a surprise appearance from the former heavyweight champion.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
Advertisement The docuseries marks the first time the Loofe clan is sharing their side of the story, along with Nebraska investigators and an FBI agent assigned to the case.

— Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of mark

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Scandinavian simplicity is layered with classic Vietnamese craftsmanship, while the hotel's bamboo dragonfly emblem takes inspiration from a nostalgic childhood toy in Vietnam.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
In 1922 the King of Italy granted Fratelli Prada the right to incorporate the royal Savoy coat of arms and knotted-rope motif into their official emblem.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

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Social media giant Meta was hit with a class action lawsuit in Australia on behalf of children and teenagers who allegedly suffered harm over the addictive design features and exposure to harmful content on its platforms Facebook and Instagram.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
While the iPhone Duo’s software certainly felt much smoother and more fluid than Android alternatives, many of its core features have been available on Samsung or Google phones for years.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of feature

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There is a complimentary personalization service, and each piece can be gold-stamped with up to three initials.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
When Louise would remember the show decades later, the audience was always so electric that the room exploded into stamping feet and pounding fists.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

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