punctuation mark

NOUN

reference mark

Synonyms

WEAK

asterisk bullet caret dagger diacritical mark ditto double dagger leaders punctuation reference

Example Sentences

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Think of it as the salad’s punctuation mark.

From Salon

Cinnamon sugar on top adds crunch, a tactile punctuation mark that makes every bite feel deliberate.

From Salon

Because more than any other punctuation mark, the em dash is deeply human.

From The Wall Street Journal

His dog, Jesus, a striking black-and-white pit bull, followed him everywhere, tail wagging like a punctuation mark.

From Los Angeles Times

And a bit of lemon zest—the punctuation mark that makes everything else sing.

From Salon