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calling card

[kaw-ling kahrd] / ˈkɔ lɪŋ ˌkɑrd /
NOUN
name card for visitor
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The findings suggest that BFAs could function as a durable chemical "calling card" that helps preserve information about individual identity.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

That perfectionism almost snuffed out the song that became her calling card.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

Or is the Scotland faithful's new calling card here to stay?

From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026

The costumes, witty banter and theatrics of the wrestling ring influenced his consistent look and even allowed the name “Fluffy” to become his calling card.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026

She shooed him away, but not before he left a calling card.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs




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