calling card

Example Sentences

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His calling card: He added a dose of mirth to the sober ministerings of a profession not known for its sense of humor or rhetorical skills.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Volatility has been silver’s calling card in recent months but even by recent standards the last week has been a roller-coaster ride.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

Every candidate enters a contest with a backstory and a record, which is condensed to a summary that serves as calling card, strategic foundation and a rationale for their run.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

This is in keeping with the show’s calling card of marrying high and low culinary traditions, transforming the concept of upscale into a state of mind.

From Salon • Oct. 25, 2025

I’d even used the calling card Marcus had given me, and called Viviana from the hospital, but she hadn’t answered.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson