Thesaurus results for MARKER

marker

noun

ˈmär-kər

Definition of marker

as in label

a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it the markers on the rock and mineral specimens were old and faded

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as in feature

something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind the discovery of a marker for the virus has greatly improved the accuracy of diagnosis

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Recent Examples of marker Diets high in fiber have been linked to better glycemic control, body weight, blood lipid levels, and inflammation markers in people with type 2 diabetes. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 23 Oct. 2026 For more than 15 minutes, the shadow falls over white marble markers of World War I and II veterans buried in this section. — Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 New historical markers also recognize the history of the site and surrounding areas as a community hub for Charlotte’s Black residents dating back to the 1920s, as well as the park’s namesake. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026 Once the cancer is removed through surgery, a sample is sequenced, and the vaccine is designed based on the markers in the tumor most likely to generate an immune response. — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marker

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Noun

When Washington in May designated Brazil’s two largest criminal factions, the First Capital Command and the Red Command, as terrorist organizations, Lula warned the labels could become a pretext for American intervention.

— Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
The new edition of Throwing Muses, due December 11 on 4AD, celebrates the first full-length album by the first American band ever signed by the label, a major inflection point in its history.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of label

Noun

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

Noun

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

Noun

The Rams displayed all those attributes Sunday in a 35-21 victory over the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
According to the settlement website, eligible class members include anyone who received an inaccurate credit score or credit attribute because of an error in Equifax's Online Modeling System (OMS) that occurred between March 17 and April 8, 2022.

— Brian Sloan,Dan Avery, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of attribute

Noun

The group is looking at deal count, board seats, and deal attribution.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
The integration also includes direct attribution through measurement firm Kochava, which promises to give studios and advertisers greater visibility into how campaigns and audience engagement translate into ticket sales.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of attribution

Noun

Simmons said investigators found clothing passengers had shed to cool off and claw marks on the trailer's walls.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
The responding Oak Bluffs police officers saw bruises on her legs and a red mark on her neck, Scalice said.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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