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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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Recent Examples of hallmark
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
The introduction and expansion of the company’s signature Made-to-Order food program became a hallmark of its identity, as did its emphasis on quality fuel offerings and technological upgrades, including early adoption of mobile apps and loyalty programs.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Beth Krietsch, SELF, 26 Aug. 2020
In normal circumstances, the teenage experience is hallmarked by big emotions.
—Jennifer Folsom, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2020
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This level of hunting planning is a hallmark of the modern human mind.
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This process is what leads to hallmark rheumatoid arthritis symptoms like painful, swollen joints, joint stiffness, fatigue, fever, and more.
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Safavi said symbols of the state have been targeted nationwide.—
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More importantly, the Venezuelan people deserve the chance to rebuild their society without fear and without being reduced to symbols in someone else's geopolitical argument.—
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But there are other factors that needled their way into the evolutionary development of dormancy characteristics.—
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There’s no single definition in our modern times, but experts generally agree on a few characteristics.—
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The next Holy Year is not expected before 2033, when the Catholic Church may hold a special one to mark 2,000 years since the death of Jesus.—
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The brand unveiled its first-ever book-style foldable smartphone, the Motorola Razr Fold, marking a defining moment in its hardware roadmap.—
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What was once associated with rebellion or niche subcultures has now blossomed into a lifestyle emblem that’s stylish, health-conscious, and culturally significant.—
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He is elevated, isolated, burdened, deified--positioned as an emblem.—
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This is not always the case, however, as rates, service quality, and coverage features often vary widely.—
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Of the 14 teams that qualified for the playoffs, eight feature a player with Idaho ties on their roster.—
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Johnson understands what this week signifies — with this playoff stage providing the opportunity to stamp greater legitimacy on the season.—
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More than 1,000 robots work alongside almost 1,500 humans, hoisting, stamping and welding in robotic unison.—
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Oversized logos are giving way to cleaner, understated layers.—
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And don’t be surprised by the resurfacing of sexy power suits, bold logos, and Matrix-esque cyberpunk chic—looks that dominated runways and red carpets in the late ‘90s, which was the last time Saturn was in the sign of the Ram.—
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Rejecting the streamlining and modernizing approach of many recent translations, Mendelsohn artfully reproduces the epic’s formal qualities—meter, enjambment, alliteration, assonance—and in so doing restores to Homer’s masterwork its archaic grandeur.—
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
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“Hallmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmark. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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