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noun

ˈhȯl-ˌmärk

Definition of hallmark

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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That doesn’t belong here The whale shark spotted swimming between Malibu and Santa Barbara Island is indicative of an El Niño hallmark. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 The cause was plaque buildup in her brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's, a degenerative brain disease and the most common type of dementia. — Jordan Rau, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

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 See All Example Sentences for hallmark

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Dialects are as thick as old paint; symbols go up like flares.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
The standout style was the La Pigalle pump, representing a symbol of confidence and emancipation.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of symbol

Noun

The result suggests that the crystal framework has the structural characteristics needed for fast lithium-ion transport.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
Knowing someone's baseline characteristics is not the same as knowing what that person thinks about this decision today.

— Leslie John, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of characteristic

Verb

Award-winning chef Kai Mueller has created a large and unusual menu that leans into the location, with a much healthier twist (all dishes that are safe to have on the detox programme are clearly marked).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
The first nine months of 2026 have been marked by inflation, war, tariffs and the Federal Reserve's first rate hike since 2023, among other market-moving events.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of mark

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Part nostalgia object and part mini marketing campaign, Thompson’s retro DVD Club is an unusually apt emblem for the weird baggage that comes with making a debut feature today.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026
The project’s thoroughness would be almost comical were its subject not so stubbornly controversial, an emblem of all the contradictions embedded in who, exactly, Americans take themselves to be.

— Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

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Some robo-advisors offer more customization and features, such as tax-loss harvesting, which uses losses to offset other portfolio gains, or automatic rebalancing.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Hennekam remembers that patient to be 8 or 9, with distinctive features.

— Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of feature

Verb

The community nurse hadn’t even bothered to rewrite it, and the polite doctor simply stamped under her amendments.

— Alicja Turczyk, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026
Drivers sometimes made their own, carved from wood, stamped onto metal, the numbers mounted on screens, or painted onto boards.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of stamp

Noun

Firms included on the list may choose to license a CNBC's Financial Advisor 100 logo after publication.

— Kelli Grant, CFP®,Riley de León, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Just a mile away from the lodge are two Andean lagoons with wowing views of Mount Fitz Roy, the castle-like 11,171-foot peak on the logo of the Patagonia clothing brand.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of logo

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The company said at the time that the facility would test battery performance, quality and durability under requirements specific to the region.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
It is estimated that the ring from Spanish jewelry brand Suárez cost over $30,000 at the time, likely due to the high quality of the natural diamond baguette stones.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026

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