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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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Noun

The hallmark of socialism is control of the means of production. — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 One of the hallmarks of the financial crisis of 2007 to 2009 was the packaging of subprime mortgages into bundled securities that were then sold to investors as another way to make money from the housing boom. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

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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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Noun

Yet historical symbols often outlive the contexts in which they were created, and the American alligator bears the imprint of a long racial history.

— The Conversation, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
Soap and water typically do the job Disinfectants became a symbol of protection during the pandemic.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of symbol

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The devices capture images of vehicle tags and characteristics, feeding searchable data to police departments.

— Larry Seward, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Flock cameras photographed passing vehicles and used software to record information including license plate numbers, vehicle characteristics, dates, times and locations in searchable databases.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of characteristic

Verb

The agency’s decision to make the videos public comes almost exactly a month after the encounter, which marked the third shooting involving Oakland police this year and at least the seventh since 2023.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
The Friday after the event is September 11th, marking the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

— David Phelan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of mark

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Speaking at the premiere, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos framed the series as an emblem of the streamer’s decade in the country, tying its scale to a broader economic case for local production.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026
General Electric, once the emblem of MSV, was broken apart after years of financial engineering and under-investment in core capabilities.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of emblem

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Already great features that had been added earlier include the Yacht Club, an observation room with big windows and coffee bar, the perfect place to curl up with a latte and views.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
Further testing will determine how effectively the UUV can translate those features into operational missions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of feature

Verb

Drug cartels often stamp their products with images of politicians and celebrities to show quality, experts say.

— Stella Canino-Quiñones, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2026
Twenty-nine European countries, including France, Spain, and Greece, have implemented the entry-exit system (EES) that replaces manual passport stamping with biometric checks.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of stamp

Noun

State inspection records show multiple water quality and safety violations at Hialeah's Bucky Dent Water Park, indicating concerns beyond the permitting issues city officials have publicly cited for the facility's closure.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
In the provincial capital Pontianak, schools suspended in-person classes after air quality deteriorated to unhealthy levels and health officials reported a rise in respiratory illnesses.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

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