hallmarks 1 of 2

noun

plural of hallmark
1
as in logos
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 characteristics
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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hallmarks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hallmark
as in marks

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Recent Examples of hallmarks
Noun
Elsewhere, dark-wood bas reliefs and miles of Norwegian green marble (Enigma Verde Lapponia) are the handsome hallmarks of design studio Autoban (famous for London’s Duck & Rice and Baku airport’s extraordinary makeover). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 At our university, employee stories can connect everyday work to our hallmarks, from honoring the dignity of each person to building community and serving others. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 One of the hallmarks of the modern corporation is the separation of ownership from control. — Ben Tarnoff, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026 His pastrami is flavored with the earthy, peppery hallmarks of ras el hanout, while the brisket eats like low-and-slow Texas barbecue, but with the sweet and savory notes of a traditional Ashkenazi brisket recipe. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 One of its hallmarks is a second bottom bun separating the two burger patties. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2026 The shoes retained Saint Laurent hallmarks like elongated sharp toes and square-cut vamps. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 On a vaporetto in Venice’s Grand Canal in late May, I was forced to admit that my quest to uncover the mysteries of Northern Italy’s famed chicories bore the hallmarks of a goose chase. — Tamar Adler, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 Cindy Crawford’s impeccable blowouts even became one of her hallmarks. — María Diez, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmarks
  1. symbols
  2. characteristics
  3. marks
  4. emblems
  5. features
  6. stamps
  7. trademarks
  8. qualities
Noun
  • Florida has redesigned its driver’s license and identification card with new safety features and to incorporate state symbols into the document.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
  • There is no set code that can account for a culture’s history, sacred symbols and collective traumas.
    — Ivan Doruda, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of symbols
Noun
  • Specifically, the one from that parable where six blind men describe a beast based on just one of its characteristics.
    — Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
  • That is one of the clearest characteristics of an asset transitioning from a downtrend into an uptrend.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of characteristics
Verb
  • The release marks a significant milestone for the studio in a strategic partnership with Almuslim, first announced more than two years ago, aimed at adapting several of his popular literary works into film and television projects.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
  • His passion for politics marks him as callow and perhaps, for all his Marxist theorizing, a bit unworldly.
    — Sam Worley, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of marks
Noun
  • People choose emblems, like a star or a flower, for a little flair.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The moment taps a broader wartime tradition in Ukraine, where heroic dogs, cats and rescuers become national emblems — and American gestures of solidarity carry growing political weight.
    — Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of emblems
Noun
  • There are also some interesting features of the actual delivery of the first two as well.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • In all, 129 features, documentaries and shorts will hit screens inside the Sie FilmCenter, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of features
Verb
  • The guard stamps my name before shoving a copy of the week’s pamphlet in my hand.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For generations, athletes have been treated as if motherhood stamps their athletic identities with an expiration date.
    — Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of stamps
Noun
  • Her distinctive costumes, turbans, platform shoes and rapid-fire singing style became instantly recognizable trademarks and opened the doors to Hollywood.
    — Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
  • For relief, the Knicks seek a permanent injunction blocking the defendants from using Knicks trademarks and other intellectual property in connection with the unlicensed sale of goods.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of trademarks
Noun
  • What are the qualities that enabled you to always be on the pulse of what’s happening?
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Affleck, always at his best in roles that place his all-American alpha qualities under a harsh, sweat-inducing spotlight, has cast himself ideally here.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of qualities

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“Hallmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmarks. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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