as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
walks with a marked limp a marked improvement in his grades
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as in labeled
to attach an identifying slip to
marked each application with a numbered sticker
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as in characterized
to be an important feature of
an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion
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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
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, her former program again sold out its season tickets this year, although its on-the-court success has seen a marked decline in her absence.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Not surprisingly, McLellan couldn’t come in and fix everything right away; that will be a process, and his debut on Friday showcased a lot of the same mistakes that have marked the season so far.
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Beginning Thursday night, three officers will patrol the area from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. Two will be in marked vehicles, one on foot-patrol.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, her former program again sold out its season tickets this year, although its on-the-court success has seen a marked decline in her absence.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
This rare astronomical event, marked by a dramatic increase in brightness, promises to enthrall stargazers and scientists alike.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Not surprisingly, McLellan couldn’t come in and fix everything right away; that will be a process, and his debut on Friday showcased a lot of the same mistakes that have marked the season so far.
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
Adjective
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Dehydrated skin can make fine lines more noticeable.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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The penalty tilt has noticeable in the past 12 Kansas City postseason games as Chiefs opponents have been flagged more 11 times, with one tie.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Pleistocene was characterized by dramatic changes in climate, including a series of ice ages.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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His work is characterized by thorough research and a deep passion for gambling, including a keen interest in sports betting, online casinos, and poker strategies.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Here the chants sound like they were recorded right in the emerald green backyard displayed on the album cover with Bad Bunny’s friends shouting back at him.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Jayhawks, in fact, on Sunday recorded the largest margin of victory by a road team in Big 12 Conference history.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Biden also commuted the sentences of most of the inmates on federal death row, and pardoned prominent figures including the late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Once in Boston, he is paired with Detective Lena Peters, the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Halftime report The Kings only trailed by eight following a 3-pointer by Fox with 7:58 to play in the second quarter, but the Thunder staged a 21-6 run to take a commanding lead.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Feb. 2025
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Boston outscored Chicago 41-28, led by as many as 19 points and took a commanding 68-51 lead into halftime.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The dramatic shedding of pounds across the U.S.—which in 2023 witnessed its first drop in the national obesity rate in 10 years—has cost tailors like Martorano new orders as existing customers pursue alterations instead.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025
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This rivalry wrote another dramatic chapter Saturday night.—
Pierre LeBrun,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These remarkable characters parade, dance, argue and make love.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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His final act in the NBA was a fitting tribute to an extraordinary career, scoring a remarkable 60 points in the Lakers’ 101-96 win over the Utah Jazz.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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His latest book tells the story of a Lutheran priest in the early-20th-century American West who has transcribed the life of a vampire.—
Michael Schaub,
Orange County Register,
2 Jan. 2025
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Some journalists basically transcribed this without questioning the obvious discrepancy between her statement and the CDC website, which said vaccines merely reduce the risk of transmission.—
Cory Franklin,
Twin Cities,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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