MARKS Synonyms: 290 Similar and Opposite Words

marks 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of mark

as in labels

to attach an identifying slip to marked each application with a numbered sticker

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as in characterizes

to be an important feature of an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion

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as in records

to make a written note of mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner

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marks

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noun

plural of mark

as in jokes

a person or thing that is made fun of in the wake of the scandal, the disgraced governor became the favorite mark of late-night comedians

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as in targets

a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule his gullibility and tendency to fall for bluffs made him an easy mark at the poker table

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as in reputations

overall quality as seen or judged by people in general a brand of crystal that bears the mark of excellence

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as in standards

something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared lately his playing hasn't been up to the mark expected of a concert pianist

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as in purposes

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish set marks for expected daily output

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as in features

something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind a sensitive expression that is the mark of a poet

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as in scars

something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing a small mark where the car had scraped a wall

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as in effects

the power to bring about a result on another a person of some mark in the field of evolutionary biology

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Recent Examples of marks

Verb

That is the heart of this gem of a company, which was performed for one night only Saturday at the Auditorium and marks the official kickoff to its season highlighting North American dance. — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 When the party got too wild, Maribeth and I would drift away to read under a willow that’s still out there beyond the oval in the grass that marks where the pool used to be. — George Saunders, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026 Tonight marks the Academy Museum’s sixth annual gala in Los Angeles, where Bieber joins other A-listers—including honorees Colman Domingo and Charlize Theron and special performer Taylor Swift—to celebrate cinema. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026 The Wildcats improved to 6-1 with a win at Oklahoma, which marks their third road win in the conference. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 This year's ceremony marks the medal's 10th anniversary, with filmmaker Ridley Scott also among the 2026 honourees. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026 The lawsuit marks the latest crackdown under the Better Online Ticket Sales Act, also known as the BOTS Act, which bans scalpers from circumventing ticket limits with technology. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026 The upcoming closure marks another major interruption in the Plaza’s history. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 Beyond the commercial opportunities, the panel highlighted the cultural importance of Taiwan’s film heritage as the island marks the 70th anniversary of Taiwanese-language cinema. — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

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In air traffic communications, the Delta pilot asked the tower to have medical personnel waiting at the gate to treat bite marks and a bloody nose, but said ambulances were not necessary. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 Last spring’s event swelled by roughly 10% in both attendance and revenue over the previous year, setting new high marks, Treefort co-founder Eric Gilbert told the Idaho Statesman. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026 Officers observed multiple sets of tire marks in the yard, some leading to a wooden fence by the backyard. — Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 Talarico's fundraising also eclipses previous high-water marks for Texas Democrats. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 No marks on the sneaker itself connect it with him, but Wale’s name does come on a removable iridescent keychain that matches the Swoosh branding throughout. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 In his report, the deputy said the woman pulled at her husband’s pants, necklace and arm, leaving marks on his body. — Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 14 Oct. 2026 These marks can remain long after treatment, serving as unwanted reminders of a difficult experience. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 Goldenberg’s hiring marks the first time a studio division has reoriented itself toward this new talent pool. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for marks

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The graph correctly labels the resumption of large-scale strikes on that date, followed by a continuous rise in diesel prices to the record heights experienced over the past month.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2026
Inside, the Chuk box houses a series of three shelves that vary in depth to the extent that Chuk labels them a shelf, a tray and a drawer.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of labels

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The younger Paul’s relationship with Braunstein, however, was cold — ever since Les Paul died in 2009 of severe pneumonia complications amid what Gene characterizes as communication issues between Braunstein and the family.

— Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2026
Yet recent rhetoric from City Hall characterizes CARE as a success.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of characterizes

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Lemley has practiced medicine for 14 years, 10 of those in Texas, according to Texas Medical Board records.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
The boy’s mother, who was in a dating relationship with Clark, tried to intervene, but Clark allegedly struck her with the chair, too, court records state.

— Tanya Babbar, Houston Chronicle, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of records

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Filling a government gap The new pledge comes as governments fall far behind their own nature-funding targets.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Radar systems detect incoming threats and supply information that helps defensive missiles engage their targets.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of targets

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Beyond simply the integrity of the Prize, the organization is keeping its focus on its community of writers—and their reputations too.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Both men built their reputations in part on their unusually high intelligence amongst an industry lacking in intellectual depth.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of reputations

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Fire Chief Darin Snedeker said a third station is operating below national staffing standards, affecting the district's ability to respond quickly to emergencies.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
From men wearing pink to push back against the pressures of toxic masculinity to women pushing back against unrealistic body standards, pink has become a color of defiant empathy.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of standards

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Combined with its co-founders' pledge to donate 80% of their equity and an employee donation matching program, roughly 20% of Anthropic's shares will be dedicated to public purposes, excluding any additional shares added later.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Preliminary findings indicate Wilcher accessed it on multiple occasions for non-law enforcement purposes, the GBI said.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026