as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the Johnsons complained to the movers about broken dishes and mars on the furniture
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as in taints
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
mar a politician's reputation with scurrilous rumors
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as in damages
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the once glossy surface is now marred by numerous small pits and abrasions
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Recent Examples of mars
Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
If all goes according to plan, the rover will touch down in 2030 in Oxia Planum, a plain in the northern hemisphere of Mars that harbors evidence of past water activity.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2025
On Saturday -- as well as from April 11 to 12 -- the moon and Mars will come together and be joined by twin stars Castor and Pollux, according to EarthSky.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
There's essentially no way humans are going to be on Mars while Trump is in office.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Elon Musk says SpaceX will launch uncrewed Starship for Mars by end of 2026 What happened after Starliner astronauts landed?
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Advertisement Musk, the Tesla chief who purchased Twitter and has vowed to populate Mars, has been a colossal distraction and a magnet for controversy from what should be a unified Republican team in control of the House, the Senate, and the executive branch.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
This year’s nominees include such companies as Apple, Fenty Beauty, Hulu and Netflix and such influential stars as Sabrina Carpenter, Bruno Mars, Jason and Travis Kelce, Cynthia Erivo, Kerry Washington, Selena Gomez, Gracie Abrams, A$AP Rocky, Rosé, Bowen Yang and Oprah Winfrey.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
April 5: Moon Meets Mars The moon is making its rounds this month.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
Frazer ran a red light and hit two cars, including a Subaru driven by 37-year-old Fleetwood Mars Mozee, prosecutors said.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
If all goes according to plan, the rover will touch down in 2030 in Oxia Planum, a plain in the northern hemisphere of Mars that harbors evidence of past water activity.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2025
On Saturday -- as well as from April 11 to 12 -- the moon and Mars will come together and be joined by twin stars Castor and Pollux, according to EarthSky.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
There's essentially no way humans are going to be on Mars while Trump is in office.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Elon Musk says SpaceX will launch uncrewed Starship for Mars by end of 2026 What happened after Starliner astronauts landed?
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Advertisement Musk, the Tesla chief who purchased Twitter and has vowed to populate Mars, has been a colossal distraction and a magnet for controversy from what should be a unified Republican team in control of the House, the Senate, and the executive branch.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
This year’s nominees include such companies as Apple, Fenty Beauty, Hulu and Netflix and such influential stars as Sabrina Carpenter, Bruno Mars, Jason and Travis Kelce, Cynthia Erivo, Kerry Washington, Selena Gomez, Gracie Abrams, A$AP Rocky, Rosé, Bowen Yang and Oprah Winfrey.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
April 5: Moon Meets Mars The moon is making its rounds this month.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mars
Noun
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When the skin heals, small scars form as stretch marks.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2024
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For 25 years, the organization has transformed the scars of war into seeds of hope, working tirelessly to turn minefields into fertile farmland.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This erodes financial aid eligibility, especially for middle-class families living in high-cost areas with high equity but limited liquidity.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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When the plan keeps changing, trust erodes.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If rain severely impairs your vision, pull over and wait for conditions to improve.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
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Neuroscience research has shown that stress impairs the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for logical decision-making.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Mars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mars. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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