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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
Thomas Waller, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Emblazoned with the brand’s iconic double-C logo, the Chanel compact mirror feels like a little luxury accessory well worth the $45 price tag.
—Rachel Besser, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
The Madness has been branded as a limited series, so whether it will be renewed is still uncertain.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Located at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the 1,560-square-foot store offers its own take on the theme of family spirit, which debuted first at the brand’s Paris flagship and was brought to New York for its first U.S. store that opened in September.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Emblazoned with the brand’s iconic double-C logo, the Chanel compact mirror feels like a little luxury accessory well worth the $45 price tag.
—Rachel Besser, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
Four more years of branding one another the enemy is likely to lead to even more estrangements.
—Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
The Madness has been branded as a limited series, so whether it will be renewed is still uncertain.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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With their trademark charm, Sinatra and Davis inquire about their drink choice.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The design and name are trademarks of CIC Ventures, the group that is also behind Trump's sneakers, which include gold high tops with an American flag emblazoned on the side.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Make sure packing paper is free of stains, smooth it out, and then use it to wrap gifts.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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This one also conquers mud prints, stains, odors, and whatever else your pet drags in from their outdoor adventures.Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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One man in Northampton County offered seven swords to anyone willing to fight the new tax.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The toy comes to life, fends off some ornery mice with his sword and leads Clara through a wintry dreamworld of dancing Christmas treats.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Dec. 2024
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Subsonic rounds with casings etched with a possible motive.Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
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The tome is encased in a white-bronze clamshell, etched with Jay-Z lyrics and embossed with the book’s title.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles Mao and his wife, Wang Liqun, who serves as the company’s vice chairperson, jointly hold a 45 percent stake in the label, both directly and via investment entities.Denni Hu, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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During the trial, brain bleeds became a controversial side effect that led to the FDA updating the label to include the risk.Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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The sordid origin story of infidelity that explains Elphaba’s birth and dysfunctional family taints everything that follows.Armond White, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
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But their chances of finding employment or a project or business to invest in remain slim, owing to their citizenship and the taint of the Russian corporate world.Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 13 May 2022
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While not as big as the Suez Canal, around eight million tons of goods have been transported via the Moselle River this year, including ore, metal waste, steel, petroleum, building materials and agricultural products.Sin To, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Tiny House Modern Prefab Steel Home, 20-feet $11,700 at Amazon Made of steel, this prefab house comes backed with a three-year warranty and lifetime maintenance.Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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Designed in Thiers, France—known to blade aficionados as the knife capital of the world—the saber features an ebony wood handle and can be engraved with a custom name or date.Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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Gallagher said Bossy was even staring at a special ornament—Bomber's paw print with his name engraved.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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