hallmarks 1 of 2

noun

plural of hallmark
1
as in logos
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 characteristics
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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hallmarks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hallmark
as in marks

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Recent Examples of hallmarks
Noun
Cruelty and chaos have become hallmarks of this administration. — Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Piane’s compositions provided a foundation for contestants to showcase their personalities, give memorable performances and embrace the camp and theatricality that became hallmarks of the franchise. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 Executed in a mixture of shoe polish and alcohol, the mural features the swirling, graphic forms and figures that would soon become hallmarks of his work. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 One of Vollmann’s hallmarks as a writer and journalist has been his willingness to travel to out-of-the ordinary destinations,such as Cuba and Afghanistan. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2026 Elsewhere, dark-wood bas reliefs and miles of Norwegian green marble (Enigma Verde Lapponia) are the handsome hallmarks of design studio Autoban (famous for London’s Duck & Rice and Baku airport’s extraordinary makeover). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 At our university, employee stories can connect everyday work to our hallmarks, from honoring the dignity of each person to building community and serving others. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 One of the hallmarks of the modern corporation is the separation of ownership from control. — Ben Tarnoff, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026 One of its hallmarks is a second bottom bun separating the two burger patties. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmarks
  1. symbols
  2. characteristics
  3. marks
  4. emblems
  5. features
  6. stamps
  7. trademarks
  8. qualities
Noun
  • Wild life patterning featured throughout the dress, with a particular emphasis on feathers that almost seemed reminiscent of the butterfly symbols Dolly Parton embraced all her life.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Many were peaceful but some 1,500 shops and many symbols of the state were vandalized, leading to more than 2,000 arrests.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of symbols
Noun
  • One account describes an unusual encounter that raises questions about the object’s flight characteristics and apparent lack of detectable heat.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Every place has its own unique characteristics and its own unique personality.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of characteristics
Verb
  • The trend marks a stark turn from earlier this decade, when sellers often received well above their asking price as home shoppers empowered by rock-bottom mortgage rates fueled a buying frenzy that sent home prices soaring.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The result marks a historic moment in Brazil's democratic era.
    — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of marks
Noun
  • There is little in the way of cinematic inspiration, and the emphatic visual style with which the filmmakers aim to enliven the story life tends to turn characters into pristine emblems, albeit adorned with a few picturesque behavioral touches.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026
  • It’s paired with Frame’s signature Ritz Cigarette, a low-rise, slim silhouette in a dark indigo wash, finished with pocket embroidery and a removable gold charm keepsake chain featuring hotel emblems.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of emblems
Noun
  • For families prioritizing space, practical features, and a more premium cabin without moving into a full-size SUV, this New Atlas writer thinks the new Atlas deserves a place on the shopping list.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The MacBook screens have always been top-notch, meeting P3 color-gamut standards despite being IPS panels, and some have adopted additional features like True Tone ambient color adjustment.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of features
Verb
  • The guard stamps my name before shoving a copy of the week’s pamphlet in my hand.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For generations, athletes have been treated as if motherhood stamps their athletic identities with an expiration date.
    — Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of stamps
Noun
  • Officers at Indianapolis’ express consignment facility also intercepted 96 counterfeit watches bearing Swatch, Audemars Piguet and Rolex trademarks on July 30.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The family currently holds more than 50 active trademarks for skin and hair care brands.
    — Monika Evstatieva, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of trademarks
Noun
  • This handsome volume runs through 90 European venues, breaking down their unique features, acoustic qualities and performance histories (recent and not so).
    — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • A lot of CEOs have thrived despite, and sometimes because of, qualities that have been classified as disabilities.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of qualities

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“Hallmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmarks. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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