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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
Monty Davis, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2025
And a magnificent hotel in London also has a halo effect on the brand which operates it.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Ewan Spence, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The reason this current group was swiftly branded as a ‘golden generation’ wasn’t just to get over the heartbreak of missing out on qualification for the 2018 World Cup.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Over time, Hallmark revolutionized the greeting card industry by standardizing the practice of placing its brand on the back of each card.
—Monty Davis, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2025
And a magnificent hotel in London also has a halo effect on the brand which operates it.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
The first is that the code is running on the older Pixel Fold, which wasn’t branded with a model number when it was released in 2023.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The reason this current group was swiftly branded as a ‘golden generation’ wasn’t just to get over the heartbreak of missing out on qualification for the 2018 World Cup.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand
Noun
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The law firm represents Adidas in a trademark infringement case against Aviator Nation and has an extensive practice representing colleges and athletic departments in NIL, media rights and related matters.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The energized 37-year-old hasn’t been so fast and efficient in what he’s done — recruiting, spring drills, adding staff — to have his trademark cowboy hat fly off into the wind.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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No one wants a yellow stain on their outdoor furniture.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Mar. 2025
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Allow 5-10 minutes for the hydrogen peroxide to penetrate and break down the stain, then wash with hot, soapy water and dry thoroughly.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Mar. 2025
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And memories of them putting the Reds to the sword are still very, very fresh.—
Sam Tighe,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Mirror and the Light opens with that profoundly disturbing execution, Foy a pale rictus of fear and vulnerability as she is led to the block, where she is blindfolded and positioned before the executioner’s sword.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The words were etched in four languages, scratched into the edge of the pale wood by at least a dozen different hands, perhaps over the course of decades.—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Mar. 2025
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As soon as the celebrations started, City players headed down the tunnel, disappointment etched on their faces.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The hybrid products have ingredient lists that read like the labels of top-shelf skin care; Ilia’s lightweight, medium coverage concealer is no exception.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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Below, discover some of the most popular labels across five spirits categories, including legacy brands and newcomers.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Catholicism offers ritual without the tedium of rationality; anarchism offers revolutionary action against inequality without the taint of materialism, the prospect of personal gain.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Driving the news: Researchers from Oregon State sent a bunch of Oregon pinot — some with smoke taint, some smoke-free — over to New Zealand for a taste test.—
Kale Williams,
Axios,
12 Feb. 2025
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It’s been a rollercoaster ride with the European Union also now affected by charges on steel and aluminum imports, with further ones threatened on wine and spirits.—
Nick Thomas,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Eventually, Rolex did produce a steel version of the watch, and the 116719BLRO was given a blue dial as production continued.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Its packaging, a jewel-like blue bottle engraved with a golden lotus, looks like it was plucked from a fantasy apothecary in the night sky.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
13 Mar. 2025
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The model wore a gray vest with light blue pinstripes, cutout vents, sharp lapels, and gold buttons engraved with Westwood’s telltale orb insignia.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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