name brand

1 of 2

noun

: a product that is made by a well-known company
clothing stores that sell name brands at low prices

name-brand

2 of 2

adjective

: relating to or being a product that is made by a well-known company
name-brand clothing

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Noun
That decline has been partially attributed to more people carrying the overdose reversal spray and its name brand Narcan becoming available over the counter. Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 13 Feb. 2025 But now that he’s made one of the most entertaining and unpredictable animal documentaries ever, and followed it with another that might be even more shocking, he seems destined to be a name brand. Lane Brown, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2024
Adjective
Both have their relative strengths: Miller’s name-brand recognition and ability to ignite a fan base that remembers his role on the 1998 team; and Jensen’s lengthy NBA experience and international ties. Cj Moore, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 Creators also often mix the DIY Substack vibe with the name-brand professionalism of big-name-media by straddling both worlds. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for name brand

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“Name brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/name%20brand. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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