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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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Recent Examples of hallmark
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
But the famous American Flag sweater from the brand’s 1989 collection is, indeed, still a hallmark of Ralph Lauren’s collection.
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Faran Krentcil,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
26 Aug. 2020
In normal circumstances, the teenage experience is hallmarked by big emotions.
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Jennifer Folsom,
NBC News,
2 Apr. 2020
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Throw in that competition has become the hallmark of this regime and the succession plan becomes even more clear.
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Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
But the famous American Flag sweater from the brand’s 1989 collection is, indeed, still a hallmark of Ralph Lauren’s collection.
—
Faran Krentcil,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Verb
This process is what leads to hallmark rheumatoid arthritis symptoms like painful, swollen joints, joint stiffness, fatigue, fever, and more.
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Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
26 Aug. 2020
In normal circumstances, the teenage experience is hallmarked by big emotions.
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Jennifer Folsom,
NBC News,
2 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmark
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man who unlawfully entered the country in 2011, has become a symbol of the resistance to Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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Remember, the heroic symbols that Ronald Reagan deployed so effectively were swiped from liberalism’s salad days in the Thirties and Forties.
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Three months later, the Supreme Court voted to allow immigration agents to stop people based on racial or ethnic characteristics while still-ongoing litigation against it proceeded.
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For example, the experienced representative knew from past cases that when the customer had three particular characteristics, the usual answer would be wrong.
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More than 120 people got sick in a norovirus outbreak aboard a Princess Cruises ship, marking the cruise line’s third this year.
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Wednesday marked one year since an explosion at a Northern California fireworks facility killed seven workers and changed the lives of their families forever.
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More Jews report hiding their Star of David necklaces along with other Jewish emblems; 73% report experiencing antisemitism online.
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Perhaps the most iconic emblem of July 4 is a nighttime sky full of fireworks, and this year will be no exception.
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The company is selling highly customizable electric vehicles that come with few standard features, but plenty of optional add-ons.
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Stars from Rowling's Harry Potter feature films have also criticized her stances, including Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe.
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The Council's 20% test widens that gap and stamps it as compliant.
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The Derya Arms shotgun was stamped that that it was manufactured in the country of Turkey, according to FBI agents who searched the home.
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White delivery vans with orange Katapulk logos splashed across each side delivered goods all over the island.
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In this photo illustration, the Anthropic logo is seen on a smartphone with a Claude Mythos logo in the background.
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The heat wave is making a bad air-quality situation worse as a high-pressure system traps soot and fine particles close to the ground instead of dispersing them.
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And if sleep health is on your mind, the Epix Pro (Gen 2) delivers a full picture of your sleep quality to examine over your morning cup of coffee.
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“Hallmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmark. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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