as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the Johnsons complained to the movers about broken dishes and mars on the furniture
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as in taints
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
mar a politician's reputation with scurrilous rumors
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as in damages
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the once glossy surface is now marred by numerous small pits and abrasions
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Recent Examples of mars
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Specifically, scientists looked in the cleanrooms used to prepare the Phoenix Mars lander for its August 2007 launch.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 20 May 2025
As Gemini season comes to a close, Mars will slip into meticulous Virgo on June 17, shifting the focus toward productivity and intention.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
In a sentimental touch, the song was dedicated to the Furs’ late saxophonist Mars Williams.
—Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
That place, the ice line – sometimes called the snow line – was in what’s now the asteroid belt, which is between Mars and Jupiter.
—Lucas Brefka, The Conversation, 19 May 2025
Any remotely realistic plan for a crewed Mars mission would be far more expensive than MSR, for one thing.
—Leonard David, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
Two major projects involving ESA — the Gateway lunar orbiting station and Mars Sample Return (MSR) — are earmarked for cancellation.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 8 May 2025
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars almost made incredible history on a Billboard chart this week – the key word there being almost.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Noun
The two tunes swap spaces, and Gaga and Mars may not be able to recover.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Specifically, scientists looked in the cleanrooms used to prepare the Phoenix Mars lander for its August 2007 launch.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 20 May 2025
As Gemini season comes to a close, Mars will slip into meticulous Virgo on June 17, shifting the focus toward productivity and intention.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
In a sentimental touch, the song was dedicated to the Furs’ late saxophonist Mars Williams.
—Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
That place, the ice line – sometimes called the snow line – was in what’s now the asteroid belt, which is between Mars and Jupiter.
—Lucas Brefka, The Conversation, 19 May 2025
Any remotely realistic plan for a crewed Mars mission would be far more expensive than MSR, for one thing.
—Leonard David, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
Two major projects involving ESA — the Gateway lunar orbiting station and Mars Sample Return (MSR) — are earmarked for cancellation.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 8 May 2025
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars almost made incredible history on a Billboard chart this week – the key word there being almost.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mars
Noun
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When the skin heals, small scars form as stretch marks.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2024
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For 25 years, the organization has transformed the scars of war into seeds of hope, working tirelessly to turn minefields into fertile farmland.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This erodes financial aid eligibility, especially for middle-class families living in high-cost areas with high equity but limited liquidity.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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When the plan keeps changing, trust erodes.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If rain severely impairs your vision, pull over and wait for conditions to improve.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
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Neuroscience research has shown that stress impairs the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for logical decision-making.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Mars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mars. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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