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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
Melody Brue, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Since the company was purchased by Lids, online chatter centered around the fact that Ebbets Field had moved away from its history in authentic replica products to center more on hats, the hallmark of its parent company.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Myles Poydras, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2020
Byrne recalled her brother’s sense of humor, hallmarked an uncanny ability to impersonate anyone.
—Michael Brice-Saddler, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2019
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Noun
The challenge lies in scaling Zoho’s unique, organic growth model to penetrate deeper into enterprise accounts while maintaining the personalized touch that has been its hallmark.
—Melody Brue, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Since the company was purchased by Lids, online chatter centered around the fact that Ebbets Field had moved away from its history in authentic replica products to center more on hats, the hallmark of its parent company.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
Holidays, inasmuch as they are illustrated by their ornaments and decorations, are also hallmarked by their customary foods, which spangle around festive table centerpieces as the true spectacle of the occasions.
—Myles Poydras, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2020
Byrne recalled her brother’s sense of humor, hallmarked an uncanny ability to impersonate anyone.
—Michael Brice-Saddler, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmark
Noun
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For Morris, the moon isn’t just a celestial body with a cratered, rocky surface, but a symbol of human vision and yearning.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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At the heart of the story are four women vying for the crown in the annual prison beauty pageant, a symbol of dignity and transformation inside the bleak walls of confinement.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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To pick some specific characteristics, no two athletes are going to have identical muscle constructions, bone densities, leg lengths, centres of gravity, tendon strength, foot-size or foot arches.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Each impart different characteristics due to their distinct wood grain and chemical compositions.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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In 2015, Bryce Harper, then playing for the Washington Nationals used a custom Independence Day themed Victus bat in order to mark the holiday.—
Caleb Mezzy,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Settler outposts are often established by Israeli settlers on hilltops with a few caravans and sometimes livestock to mark their claim.—
Kareem Khadder,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
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Unlike its neighboring crus, which were mostly named for villages, Moulin-à-Vent took its name from the windmill that still stands as an emblem of the region.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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This apartment block sits on the northern bank; the presidential palace, an emblem of power for centuries, is on the southern bank.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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Over-the-air updates and advanced driver assistance features (e.g., Super Cruise available on higher trims).—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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After World War II, a neurodegenerative disease that looked just like ALS—though some patients also showed features of Parkinson’s and dementia—surged in Guam, predominantly among the native Chamorro people.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ukraine’s notorious bureaucracy, while modernizing, could still hamper foreign investments, as could a system of corruption that some experts caution has defied efforts to stamp it out.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
20 Mar. 2025
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Certain four-digit combinations that make up a year seem to stamp themselves on my mind.—
Michael Brendan Dougherty,
National Review,
19 Mar. 2025
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The logo of this music production program is also tattooed on his arm, according to a Billboard article.—
Pablito Wilson,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2025
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Conclusion The essence of the agentic ecosystem is not a cluttered chart of company and framework logos categorized in a superficial taxonomy but rather a structured conceptual stack that extends from foundational technologies to their integration into everyday human experiences.—
Egor Pushkin,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Even name-brand shipyards can skimp on size and, more importantly, the quality of the beds for yachts costing tens of millions.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
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To maintain profitability without eroding demand, companies must focus on waste reduction, process optimization and quality improvements, ensuring that efficiency gains offset rising expenses.—
Simon Dae Oong Kim,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Hallmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmark. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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