earmark

Examples

• All

• I have no knowledge whatsoever... about Mrs. Ellerman's so-called book, or her alleged disappearance- which appears to have all the earmarks of a publicity stunt.

  Man Trouble (1992)

• Taken together, these were the earmarks of a workshop or possibly a campsite.

  Academic text (1994)

• So this has all the earmarks of being a created event and well in advance OK of when it actually happened.

• Numbers alone, however, are not the earmark of a good counseling program.

  Academic text (1990)

• Ladies and gentlemen, this has all the earmarks of a hockey classic.

  Slap Shot (1977)

• It has all the earmarks of being something big.

  Notorious (1946)

• Of these, however, only Germany has the earmarks of a potential hegemon.

  Academic text (2001)

• Saturday had the earmarks of a full-scale disaster.

  Blog text (18)

• Typically, many of the high-style Craftsman earmarks are watered down or missing entirely.

  Academic text (1998)

• First-hand testimonials are the best earmarks of an affiliate program that has a winning formula.

  Blog text (11)

Synonyms

S

signature

vsearmark

196 3.7

A special style that makes a person or thing easy to recognize

is the same identifying feature but uses different phrasing

M

marker

vsearmark

71 2.0

A sign or symbol that shows who something belongs to

is the general identifying feature rather than a specific ownership symbol

M

marking

vsearmark

69 3.0

A pattern or sign on something that helps you tell it apart

is the broader description of a distinguishing feature rather than specific symbols

T

trademark

vsearmark

49 4.3

A special feature people notice about someone or something

is the same idea but expressed with other common wording

H

hallmark

vsearmark

45 3.6

A typical feature that shows what a person, place, or thing is like

is an identifying feature rather than indicating what is typical or characteristic

F

fingerprint

vsearmark

37 2.9

A clear sign that shows a person's style or influence

is about general identification rather than proving involvement or influence

I

identifier

vsearmark

• Specialized

22 4.9

A word, number and symbol that shows a person or thing

is a broader identifying feature, not only a technical code or symbol

I

imprint

vsearmark

21 4.4

A lasting change left by an event or person

is the simple identifying feature, not only a lasting effect or trace

T

thumbprint

vsearmark

19 3.2

A mark left by the pad of a thumb used to identify a person

is a general identifying feature not limited to a physical impression

C

calling card

vsearmark

14 4.1

A typical action or sign that helps people notice who someone is

is a general identifying feature rather than a repeated personal behaviour trait

D

device

vsearmark

• Specialized

9 8.2

A design used to show who a person, family or group is

is the broader identifying feature beyond emblems or decorative designs

H

handprint

vsearmark

4 4.1

A lasting sign someone leaves that shows their influence

is used for general identification rather than indicating lasting influence

I

indicia

vsearmark

• Formal

1 9.6

Signs or marks that show that something is true

is an identifying feature rather than a set of evidential signs

S

stylemark

vsearmark

8.8

A clear feature that people notice in someone's work or appearance

is the same idea but expressed with other common wording

L

linga

vsearmark

9.9

A mark that shows who made or owned something

is the more general identifying feature rather than a named sign

C

cachet

vsearmark

• Formal

9.5

A seal or mark on a letter that shows it is official

is a general identifying feature rather than a formal seal or authentication

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology