hallmark
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- noun
- /ˈhɔːlˌmɑrk/
- Specialized
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- "The power and efficiency of the Small Block V-8 are hallmarks of Corvette performance," said Lee.
- Hallmark card
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Raw emotion and violence are the hallmarks of how Europe responds to problems.
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But one of the hallmarks of of Woodward style was that he always wore the same color blue suit and blue tie.
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No surprise there, as consistency has never been a hallmark of ideology.
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Since uncontrolled growth is the hallmark of cancer cells, they wondered if something in our genes might cause uncontrolled growth.
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These hallmarks point out the number of karats, but sorry to say they can be faked.
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"Free and fair elections, of course, are the hallmark of republican government—but so is the right to property and the free communication of ideas.
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Yet, it is a hallmark of our system that clients rarely understand the process and are generally incapable of articulating problems in a manner recognizable by the courts and ripe for relief.
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The Kochs messed with the brand—the hallmark of which has been independence—and this poll is an example of how the brand is suffering.
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A hallmark on the jewelry indicates that it is made of pure gold.
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Each piece of silverware displayed a hallmark certifying its origin and quality.
Synonyms
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An official mark that shows a document is real
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A mark made by pressing or printing to show official approval
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A small letter or sign on a coin that shows the place it was made
A small stamped sign on a gold or silver item that shows its purity and maker
A mark stamped on coins, documents, or goods to show they are official
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Etymology
Hallmark comes from the old stamp placed on gold and silver at Goldsmiths' Hall to prove their origin and purity. The word joins hall ('a building') and mark ('a sign'), so a hallmark is an official sign that shows an item's authenticity.