Synonyms of marker

marker

noun

ˈmär-kər 

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

• label
• tag
• ticket
• mark
• plaque
• caption
• symbol
• stamp
• seal
• logo
• sticker
• emblem
• legend
• brand
• badge
• hallmark
• trademark
• decal

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

• feature
• characteristic
• quality
• trait
• attribute
• attribution
• mark
• criterion
• property
• hallmark
• stamp
• specific
• fingerprint
• symbol
• touch
• character
• sign
• peculiarity
• point
• indication
• affection
• note
• particularity
• diagnostic
• emblem
• differentia
• token
• badge
• virtue
• merit
• excellence
• charm
• grace
• singularity
• eccentricity
• uniqueness
• individuality
• idiosyncrasy
• quirk
• oddity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of marker

The ladder James caught the ball 3 yards short of the first-down marker and faced a wall of crimson jerseys. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2026

The veined turquoise at the center is further elevated by the white diamonds on the hour markers, bezel, and lugs. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026

By comparison, none of those who received the placebo reached this marker. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The elements of the Pulitzer commission (three steel elevation markers sunk into the ground, their top edges, like those of Shift, parallel to the horizon) cannot be seen together from a single vantage. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026