as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
walks with a marked limp a marked improvement in his grades
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1
as in labeled
to attach an identifying slip to
marked each application with a numbered sticker
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2
as in characterized
to be an important feature of
an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion
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3
as in recorded
to make a written note of
mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner
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Recent Examples of marked
Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
That’s a marked increase for an industry that annually grew about 6% on average from 2010 to 2020.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
The recognition marked a celebratory moment for the longtime center, who anchored the Jets’ offensive line for over a decade.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
At the same time, a girl under the age of 10 was riding her bike within a marked crosswalk on a green signal.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
That’s a marked increase for an industry that annually grew about 6% on average from 2010 to 2020.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
That marked three complete game victories in a row, counting his Game 7 NLCS victory over the Mets.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
The recognition marked a celebratory moment for the longtime center, who anchored the Jets’ offensive line for over a decade.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
Adjective
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Bush Hager's most noticeable symptoms include mood swings and trouble sleeping.—
Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Despite their absence from television, fans have observed that both Kassidy and Quen have been working on their physiques, showing noticeable changes.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Property prices plunge by an average of 20% after they are labelled haunted – and up to 34% in the event of a murder, according to Utpal Bhattacharya, Chair Professor of Finance at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, who led a study on the phenomena in 2019.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Prices start at $25 for adults for the public and change based on whether the night is labeled as value, non-peak or peak.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jim Trusty, Rozier’s attorney, strongly disputed the accusations, saying prosecutors characterized Rozier as a subject of their investigation and not a target.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Far from being a nostalgic nod, this trend resurrects the kind of practical elegance that characterized generations past.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Last year marked the highest number of applications per job ever recorded since the ISE started tracking the data in 1991.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Much of the album — which follows their 2023 effort The Window — was written and recorded at a cabin in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area, while additional sessions took place at Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio in Chicago and Rosebud Studio in Evanston, Illinois.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His dad and prominent local attorney, Alex Murdaugh, was later convicted of the double homicide.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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And while there have been prominent layoff announcements in recent weeks, that doesn’t immediately translate to higher unemployment.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sacramento State has logged an example of penalties that the Hornets disagreed with and sent it to the assignor of officials.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Gucci has cooled off in recent years and has been posting sharp revenue declines, but logged a better-than-expected performance in the third quarter is proving a glimmer of hope.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With Duck out, the team will likely look to Kendall Sheffield to take a more commanding role in the secondary.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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There were some attitude issues in the Patriots’ wide receiver room last season without a commanding veteran leader.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Broncos were evaluating the tight end market even before Nate Adkins suffered an injury against the Cowboys, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported last week.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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The queen mother died last week at the age of 93 after years battling illnesses, Reuters reported.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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