marker

noun

ˈmär-kər How to pronounce marker (audio)
Definition of markernext
1
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of marker Patients with detectable ctDNA at six months were 30 times more likely to progress in their disease during the study, suggesting ctDNA was a marker of potential progression. — Allessandra Dicorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026 On the flip side, other studies have found that front-loading calories earlier in the day may contribute to weight loss and improvements in metabolic health markers. — Jamie Ducharme, HEALTH, 7 Oct. 2026 Still, that legal settlement helped make the 2030-31 a significant marker. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 Today, little remains in southeastern Colorado except markers noting the original route, including one in Comanche National Grassland. — Michelle Griego, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
  1. label
  2. feature
  3. characteristic
  4. quality
  5. trait
  6. attribute
  7. attribution
  8. mark
Noun
  • Forde’s team oversees labels in the likes of the UK, Spain and the Nordics, where the new centralized fund has already started paying out.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Since establishing his label in Paris in 1937, Roger Vivier became known for experimentation with form, materials and heel shapes — a vocabulary creative director Gherardo Felloni continues to mine today.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of label
Noun
  • The low-budget feature will mark Just’s directorial debut, and be the second in the new Dogma25 slate of ambitious arthouse features from producer Zentropa.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Produced by Emilie Lesclaux and Film at Lincoln Center, it was shot during the 2025 New York Film Festival, where the two directors were presenting their latest features, and grew out of conversations between them.
    — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of feature
Noun
  • Those characteristics can be particularly relevant to fashion distribution, where seasonal peaks, promotional periods and e-commerce demand can put intense pressure on fulfillment operations.
    — Josh McMorrow, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Balls put in play with those characteristics are hits 84% of the time, per the league's Statcast page.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • The report also raised questions about the quality of official data on vaccinations for measles and other diseases for the years 2023 to 2025.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • If the preseason is any indication, Wiggins is going to have a quality season for the Heat.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of quality
Noun
  • Rather than exclusively focusing on what’s wrong with our mental health, one approach is to develop skills, traits, and perspectives that can help us.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Each of these traits exist to make working together possible.
    — Zaharia-Gabriel Sidere, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of trait
Noun
  • Within premium products, there is a focus on longevity attributes in skin care and elegant, sophisticated makeup products among mature middle-class consumers.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The study also found that daughters’ caregiving more responsive than sons’ to their own and their parents’ attributes.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of attribute
Noun
  • 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
  • The integration also enables direct attribution through Kochava, giving studios and advertisers greater visibility into how campaigns and audience engagement translate into ticket sales.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of attribution
Noun
  • Apple 's market cap ended the day just under the $5 trillion dollar mark.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The documentary marks Joanna Natasegara’s feature directorial debut.
    — Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of mark

Browse Nearby Words

marked up
marker
markers
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on marker

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about marker

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of fervid

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

16 Food Words Recently Added to the Dictionary

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

Did 'orange' the fruit or the color come first?
See More

Popular

See More

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

16 Food Words Recently Added to the Dictionary

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
artwork of illustrated limes with the text limes and smile with an arrow connecting the two words
Quiz: Spot the Anagram! Scramble these words to find new words with the e...
See All