hallmark

Speech parts

1. hallmark - Noun

2. hallmark - Verb

3. Hallmark - Proper noun

Meaning

a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity

a distinctive characteristic or attribute

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

trademark mark sign characteristic seal stamp indication token emblem badge imprint earmark authentication assay-mark heraldry
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Antonyms

pierce outline disapproval digest generality commonness
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Hypernyms

mark characteristic marking marker

Hyponyms

mold mould

Phrases with the word

principal hallmark

Examples

Incomprehensible jargon is the hallmark of a profession. Kingman Brewster, Jr.

Censorship reflects a society's lack of confidence in itself. It is a hallmark of an authoritarian regime. Potter Stewart

A hallmark of sanity, Alex, is the courage to face even unpleasant points of view. David Brin

Compassion is not a dirty word. Compassion is not a sign of weakness. In my view, compassion in politics and in public policy is in fact a hallmark of great strength. It is a hallmark of a society which has about it a decency which speaks for itself. Kevin Rudd

Honesty, integrity, and accountability, the values, which should be the hallmark of this government, have instead been thrown under the bus by an arrogant majority, casualties in a misguided campaign to shield from accountability those who abuse this House. Louise Slaughter

A low-class man will just talk deeds are the hallmark of a gentleman. Swahili Proverb

Close letter words and terms

hallite Halliwell Hallman hallmark holiday Hallmark moment hallmarked