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
Tusk said at the time that the killing of Robert Kuzovkov, known by the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, had the hallmarks of a political assassination. — Claudia Ciobanu, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 Robert Kuzovkov, known by the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky was critical of Putin and Tusk said at the time that the killing had the hallmarks of a political assassination. — CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 In the nearly 3,000 patients who donated their brains to science, the brains of those who took estrogen were less likely to show neurobiological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease, such as beta-amyloid plaques or tangles of tau protein. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 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 Those details line up with other hallmarks of a figure ripe for spy recruitment, said Eric O’Neill, a former FBI counterintelligence operative. — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 To identify the pieces, look for hallmarks such as 925 and 800, along with stamps including STERLING or the lion passant. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026 President's history of battling baldness The president's signature tresses and orange glow are hallmarks of his brand. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 Biographers consistently credit her early ballet training—and later modeling career—with giving her the poise and effortless posture that became hallmarks of her style. — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmarks
  1. symbols
  2. characteristics
  3. marks
  4. emblems
  5. features
  6. stamps
  7. trademarks
  8. qualities
Noun
  • Blending bergamot, tuberose, iris, and Bulgarian rose, the fragrance has become one of the most enduring symbols of her royal wedding and remains closely associated with Princess Grace decades later.
    — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Many of the pieces depict the horrors of war, with Ukrainian flags amid burning buildings but others show symbols of love and resilience.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of symbols
Noun
  • Jack Reacher, protagonist of books by Lee Child and an ongoing Amazon drama, has several characteristics integral to his Jack Reacher-ness.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Hydrogen tackles flight phases Unlike conventional jet fuel, hydrogen has different combustion and storage characteristics, requiring changes to the systems that deliver and burn it.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of characteristics
Verb
  • That’s because Earth is moving through a stream of debris, and Perseus marks the direction of travel.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Up until that moment, the abuse (and fear of abuse) experienced by Owusu and Adobae threatens to become relentless, but Ziggy’s protection marks a shift, not so much in their fortunes but their ability to survive without constant fear of violence.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of marks
Noun
  • Passengers board meticulously restored Gran Confort carriages, which date back to the 1970s and are emblems of Modern Italian design, with velvet-upholstered seats and panoramic windows.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026
  • State propaganda hails these robots as emblems of China’s ascent; in the hallway, most people sidestep them with the kind of indifference usually reserved for a Roomba.
    — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of emblems
Noun
  • The film emerged victorious in a lineup of 17 features at the Swiss fest, including new works by auteurs including Hong Sangsoo, Denis Côté, Ann Oren and Nelson Yeo.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Pixel Watch 5 introduces a suite of health monitoring features called Health Guardian.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of features
Verb
  • 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
  • The Council's 20% test widens that gap and stamps it as compliant.
    — Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of stamps
Noun
  • Buc-ee's claimed that the unauthorized use of its trademarks, including a smiling animal mascot, were benefitting the Missouri convenience store at Buc-ee's expense, while falsely informing consumers that the two businesses are related.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Diamond rings and Baily's beads These are trademarks of totality, but require care to see.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of trademarks
Noun
  • Scarcity, heritage, and exclusivity are part of what customers are paying for, and those qualities have helped create exceptional economics.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The philosophical qualities that define Lindelof’s best work, as well as his stories’ exhilarating strangeness, get lost in the jumble of voices.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of qualities

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