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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
Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2025
Now, Trump is defiantly dressed in yet another single-breasted tuxedo jacket from the Italian brand.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
Most any food branded as a superfood today has roots in an ethnic or indigenous community, and at one time was much less expensive.
—Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Meanwhile, the focus on sustainability and innovation is growing, and manufacturers said that brands are not increasing prices.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2025
Now, Trump is defiantly dressed in yet another single-breasted tuxedo jacket from the Italian brand.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
Critics argue that this emphasis on branding risks prioritizing marketability over literary merit.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
Most any food branded as a superfood today has roots in an ethnic or indigenous community, and at one time was much less expensive.
—Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand
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But hours later, US President Donald Trump laid bare – in a trademark casual, rambling fashion – his position over the war in Ukraine.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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The bill, filed Friday, outlines a plan to update trademarks, signage, and legal documents to reflect the new name.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Allow it to air-dry and repeat until the stain is gone.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
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The dining table, dotted with water stains, remained.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Sam Heughan cuts a cake with a sword to celebrate 100 episodes of Outlander in exclusive photos One of the saddest moments of the show yet was poor Rollo's death.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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With her avatar’s oversized sword and comically skimpy battle armor, Apolline takes on one quest after another, rarely leaving the folds of her bedroom.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
10 Jan. 2025
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Climbing atop bricks and nails, Harris took in the scene: A mural was etched into the wall, spanning its width.—
Colleen Shalby,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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And Westbrook’s infamous reputation as a 3-point shooter has been etched in scouting reports for years.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2025
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The retailer’s diverse brand portfolio encompasses a range of popular labels, including BKE, Buckle Black, Salvage, and Daytrip, among others, catering to varied tastes and preferences within the young adult demographic.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The singer was spotted in a polka dot dress from the label, which is known for offering upscale and work-appropriate womenswear in black, white, and sometimes gray.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
21 Jan. 2025
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Such stories also give permission to new forms, while protecting designs from too strong a taint of faddishness, or of strenuous icon-making.—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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While Weiss had rejected any taint of politics in his approach, the investigation was the subject of much congressional scrutiny.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
13 Jan. 2025
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The frame is crafted with sturdy steel hardware and finished with an antique bronze powder accent.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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There was a tool that seemed purpose-built for stabbing—about a foot long, with a curved handle and a steel blade filed into the shape of a talon.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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It’s engraved with the L.U.C logo and guilloché finish, all of which can be view through a sapphire caseback.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Zoë Schiffer: One, custom heirloom recipe board, a high-quality wooden cutting board engraved with a cherished family recipe and handwritten script.—
Lauren Goode,
WIRED,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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