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adjective

ˈmärkt How to pronounce marked (audio)
Definition of markednext
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention walks with a marked limp a marked improvement in his grades

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verb

past tense of mark
1
as in labeled
to attach an identifying slip to marked each application with a numbered sticker

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2
as in characterized
to be an important feature of an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion

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3
as in recorded
to make a written note of mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner

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Recent Examples of marked
Adjective
The traffic safety law, Assembly Bill 413, prohibits parking within 20 feet of the approach side of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, or within 15 feet when a curb extension is present. — Madison Smalstig july 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 Their sometimes fiery back and forth in the virtual group interview was a marked contrast to some of their in-person group appearances before civic organizations and Democratic Party organizations. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Verb
Real Estate, Illuminati Hotties, Mom Jeans, Jay Som, Pup, and more—marked the band's first time back at Warped Tour since 2001. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026 This year has also been marked by an uptick in rabies exposures nationwide, leading to a warning from the Center for Disease Control. — Eva Flowe october 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marked
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
  1. noticeable
  2. labeled
  3. characterized
  4. recorded
  5. prominent
  6. identified
  7. logged
  8. commanding
Adjective
  • That’s in part because the federal government has focused funding on more noticeable forms of homelessness, such as people living in encampments.
    — Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Some residents told the Journal the helicopter traffic has been especially noticeable on summer Fridays and Sundays as travelers head east for the weekend and then return to the city.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Verb
  • Because the movie shies away from condemnation, it has been labeled by some as a MAGA film for supposedly demonizing progressive Norway and making the conservative Gheorghius the victims.
    — Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Each bait is labeled with a toll-free information number, allowing residents to report any contact or ask questions.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of labeled
Verb
  • And Isaias’s broader wind field, characterized by ample shear — changing winds with height — will encourage those thunderstorms to rotate.
    — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The illness is characterized by muscle rigidity in the torso, arms and legs.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of characterized
Verb
  • Boosted by Heated Rivalry, Crave recorded just over 5 million subs in Bell’s most recent results, and is eyeing 6 million by end of 2028, but Cohan is thinking beyond that.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Scientists have recorded what happens inside a crystal in the split second before a quantum bit forms.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of recorded
Adjective
  • The Blocks are a prominent Hamburg family best known for their popular national steakhouse chain Block House.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Being able to recruit a prominent voice cast that includes Abbi Jacobson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Bryan Cranston also helped the film travel.
    — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of prominent
Verb
  • The companies also identified industrial logistics and supply-chain applications as potential areas for future cooperation.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In January 2002, an American citizen identified as Victim-7 was detained in Venezuela on charges alleging participation in a conspiracy to assassinate Maduro.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of identified
Verb
  • Every consequential action should be logged and reconstructable.
    — Bob Ackerman, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Downtown Los Angeles has logged four straight October days at 100 degrees or higher, while cities across the region have shattered daily heat records.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of logged
Adjective
  • Kirkwood had a commanding lead before Palou's spin caused a caution.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Adrián Marín set up the play with his pass to Tiago as Orlando took what seemed to be a commanding lead in the second half.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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