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
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Recent Examples of hallmarks
Noun
With a high-rise, front zip, and five-pocket styling, these shorts deliver all the hallmarks of a classic pair. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026 The hallmarks of cobalt poisoning fit the woman’s array of symptoms neatly. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026 My tick was a few millimeters long and teardrop-shaped, with a brick-red abdomen surrounding the black shield on its back—hallmarks of an adult female deer tick. — Kate Wong, Scientific American, 22 June 2026 The exterior of the Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi has the hallmarks of Gehry’s style. — New Atlas, 2 July 2026 There is little doubt that having his father as a coach helped shape the way Brunson carried himself on and off the court, instilling a sense of discipline and composure that are the hallmarks of his leadership. — Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday that the killing has the hallmarks of a political assassination. — ABC News, 18 June 2026 Poland’s prime minister says the shooting death of a Russian dissident artist outside his home bears the hallmarks of a political assassination that, if Kremlin-ordered, could constitute state terrorism. — Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026 That legacy, combined with rising temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns — hallmarks of a warming world — have caused severe fires, resulting in widespread tree death, to now be more common than beneficial fires in California, the new study found. — Nathan Rott, NPR, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmarks
  1. symbols
  2. characteristics
  3. marks
  4. emblems
  5. features
  6. stamps
  7. trademarks
  8. qualities
Noun
  • While the Founding Fathers are often at the center of Revolutionary War history, one of the country’s most recognizable symbols is traditionally associated with an ordinary woman working from her home in Philadelphia.
    — Pete Cuddihy, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Both exist in spite of the odds, symbols of perseverance and community — memorials to those who fought to establish a new country and a new state, and who happened to do it in a place that proved particularly untamable.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
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Noun
  • Due to her limited knowledge of the lore, there were characteristics that guided her transformation.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Ken B. Morales, ProPublica, 1 July 2026
Definition of characteristics
Verb
  • The offer marks a 73% premium to the group's share price on May 29, when deal talks began.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • The report argues that the museum has deemphasized America’s founding, noting the absence of major exhibits devoted to the Founding Fathers or key events of the American Revolution as the country marks its 250th anniversary.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of marks
Noun
  • The British brand’s suiting channeled dapper English luxury with dedicated cigar pockets on outerwear, along with mismatched velvet slippers adorned with playing card emblems.
    — Scarlett Conlon, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
  • However, Manfred said the Dodgers and Giants were allowed to keep using Pride emblems on uniforms and hats under a grandfathered exception because Los Angeles and San Francisco are home to large LGBTQ communities and both clubs wanted to show support for those fans.
    — Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Definition of emblems
Noun
  • Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 July 2026
  • Organizing Elements To really put your mudroom over the top, consider incorporating features that help make organizing your home easier.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
Definition of features
Verb
  • The company that stamps its name on a custom chip and the company that captures the durable profit from it are rarely the same.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Where to buy Mister Rogers stamps The Mister Rogers Stamps will be available for purchase at any post office nationwide and on The Postal Store online.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Definition of stamps
Noun
  • Her global merchandising operation is controlled by TAS Rights Management, which owns her trademarks across goods and services, and Bravado, which manufactures products under the artist’s brand.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
  • Diego Della Valle, the Tod's Group chairman, bought the Schiaparelli trademarks in 2007.
    — Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of trademarks
Noun
  • All three qualities are on display in a weekend retreat the firm designed on Shelter Island, a bucolic haven wedged between Long Island’s North and South Forks, just up the road from The Hamptons.
    — Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • In his press conferences, the Scot spoke about the different qualities — the speed and direct play — the Englishman brought to the table.
    — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of qualities

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