hallmark

Hallmark moment

A particularly poignant, memorable, or emotionally touching moment or event, i.e., one that would be suitable as a greeting card. A reference to the Hallmark brand of greeting cards. Sometimes used ironically or satirically. With so much of the extended family coming to visit, Grandpa's 80th birthday is turning into quite the Hallmark moment! A: "Wow, you're home. What a Hallmark moment." B: "Jacob, don't be a jerk. I know you missed your sister while she was away at college." I did shed a few tears when my son took his first steps. It really was a Hallmark moment!

See also: hallmark, moment

have all the hallmarks of (someone or something)

To have all the traits that are usually associated with a particular person or thing. Come on, kids, be honest—the house has all the hallmarks of the aftermath of a wild party. This has all the hallmarks of an inside job. Have you seen the tissue sample? It has all the hallmarks of cancer, I'm afraid.

See also: all, hallmark, have, of

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have all the ˈhallmarks of somebody/something

have all the characteristics or typical features of somebody/something: The burglary had all the hallmarks of a professional job.

Hallmarks are marks put on gold and silver objects that show the quality of the metal and give information about when and where they were made.

See also: all, hallmark, have, of, somebody, something

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