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as in trademark
a device (as a word) identifying the maker of a piece of merchandise and legally reserved for the exclusive use of that person or company
a company that was sued for using a name that was very similar to a rival's brand
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as in stain
a mark of guilt or disgrace
always felt that her shabby clothes showed the brand of poverty
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as in sword
a hand weapon with a length of metal sharpened on one or both sides and usually tapered to a sharp point
on the battlefield lies our hero, slain by some fell brand
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as in to etch
to produce a vivid impression of
the exact words my father spoke as he left us are branded in my memory
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Recent Examples of brand
Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2025
However, the brand is making moves toward strengthening its EV-only lineup.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 28 May 2025
Emily Blackwood, People.com, 27 May 2025
They will be branded under Trump Media and offered to global investors across major brokerage platforms and on the Crypto.com app, which has more than 140 million users worldwide.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 27 May 2025
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Noun
In a world where polarization kills collaboration and burnout kills belonging, the leaders who create spaces of real connection will build the most resilient teams, the most loyal customers and the most human brands.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2025
However, the brand is making moves toward strengthening its EV-only lineup.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 28 May 2025
Verb
Her face was covered in bruises, her nose was broken and she had been branded.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 27 May 2025
They will be branded under Trump Media and offered to global investors across major brokerage platforms and on the Crypto.com app, which has more than 140 million users worldwide.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand
Noun
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Apparently, trademark infringement wasn’t the issue; the problem was powdered milk and whey—ingredients in El Mordjene, alongside sugar, hazelnuts, vegetable fat, and emulsifiers.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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The New York guard even drained one of her trademark one-legged runners, the shot that put her on the map during that finals series.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Choose a bright, cheery yellow paint or opt for a deep chocolate stain with white window trim for a classic cabin vibe.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Yves Saint Laurent Vinyl Cream Lip Stain $41 $30 Nordstrom Rack YSL's Vinyl Cream Lip Stain brings the staying power of a lip stain and the shine factor of a gloss.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
23 May 2025
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Guns, knives, swords, cleavers, axes, ice picks and flamethrowers will all be put to use in this tale of a revenge.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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It's decorated with a hunting scene depicting men armed with swords and shields, as well as dogs and lions – painting a vivid picture of life in the past.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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An artisan was hired to etch the enchanted forest ice design on the jar, which is central to the film’s plot.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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Jurors were also shown close-up photos of gun components where the serial numbers were etched off.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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The woman on the label was intended to conjure both national pride and domestic aptitude.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Established in 2015, that coed label is known for its industrial-tinged and utilitarian allure, and collaborations with the likes of Nike, Moncler and Audemars Piguet.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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In his podcast on The Daily Wire this week, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro cited the taint of the jet deal and called on his listeners to honestly consider its implications.—
Howard LaFranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
15 May 2025
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Chapter 7 Delaware Bay Water that Americans rely on for drinking and irrigation under threat from taint of saltwater Between New Jersey and Delaware, the river gives way to the Delaware Bay, where the water is salty.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The small business has been documenting the preservation process on their Instagram, most recently with this cast stone wellhead that was recovered from the actor's former estate, as well as these steel bay casement windows.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Still, Trump's tariff strategy, albeit blunt, does have a goal: to reignite domestic industries like steel and auto manufacturing.—
Elena Bou,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Brunson’s Clutch Player of the Year trophy — an elegant, glass prize that looks like a vase with a gold jump shooter floating in the middle — arrived from the NBA weeks ago with an error: His name wasn’t engraved in it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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And white is really the color that is engraved in my memory about Morocco.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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