Characteristic and Hallmark

Characteristic

Characteristic noun - Something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind.
Usage example: the ability to fashion tools and other characteristics that distinguish human beings from other animals

Hallmark is a synonym for characteristic in feature topic. In some cases you can use "Hallmark" instead a noun "Characteristic", when it comes to topics like mannerism.

Hallmark

Hallmark noun - Something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind.
Usage example: regards kindness and gentleness as the hallmarks of a real man
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Synonyms for Hallmark

Characteristic is a synonym for hallmark in feature topic. You can use "Characteristic" instead a noun "Hallmark".

How words are described

known known characteristic known hallmark
particular particular characteristic particular hallmark
usual usual characteristic usual hallmark
obvious obvious characteristic obvious hallmark
Other adjectives: main, major.
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