nameplate
noun
name·plate
ˈnām-ˌplāt 
: something (such as a plate or plaque) bearing a name (as of a resident or manufacturer)
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Honda puts a techy new spin on a revered nameplate with the 2026 Prelude sport coupe, a sleek 200-horsepower hybrid going on sale late this year.
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Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
But the latest version of the iconic nameplate, the Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series, takes things to decadent new heights.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Both Macy’s Inc and the Macy’s nameplate stores experienced the best same-store sales growth in 12 quarters.
—Steve Dennis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Toyota's luxury division produces several dependable nameplates that offer notable performance specs and premium materials.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
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Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
But the latest version of the iconic nameplate, the Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series, takes things to decadent new heights.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Both Macy’s Inc and the Macy’s nameplate stores experienced the best same-store sales growth in 12 quarters.
—Steve Dennis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Toyota's luxury division produces several dependable nameplates that offer notable performance specs and premium materials.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nameplate
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“Nameplate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nameplate. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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