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as in brand
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
"Kleenex" is a trademark for a cleansing tissue
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as in logo
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark
the golden arches are a trademark of McDonald's
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Recent Examples of trademark
Meanwhile, Chloe has grown into her role as touring band manager for Drugstore Makeup, bringing her trademark Backtalk ability and unfiltered attitude to investigations where Max’s academic position limits her access.
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
In pushing back on this, Barnett is asking for the rights to use and register the FKA twigs trademark, as to be decided in a jury trial.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Barnett has requested a jury trial to address the rights to use and registration of the FKA Twigs trademark.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
Some good, some frantic, and a lot of it with functional prowess that is becoming the side’s trademark across the last 10 matches.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
In pushing back on this, Barnett is asking for the rights to use and register the FKA twigs trademark, as to be decided in a jury trial.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Barnett has requested a jury trial to address the rights to use and registration of the FKA Twigs trademark.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
Some good, some frantic, and a lot of it with functional prowess that is becoming the side’s trademark across the last 10 matches.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademark
Noun
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The backstory Opened in 2017, 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge was the brand’s first ground-up development.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Over 74% of the time, an infant fed formula in the hospital stays on that brand at home, the document said.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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As fans made their way toward Stage 14, they were greeted by a towering logo for the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special plastered onto the gate.—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
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The logo of the artificial intelligence company xAI appears on the screen of a smartphone placed on a surface reflecting an abstract blue illustration.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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During the 2002 World Cup, fans across Africa celebrated Senegal’s upset victory over defending champion France, its former colonizer, as a symbol of liberation.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Central to the story is Noah’s promise to Allie to one day restore a white house with blue shutters—an act that becomes a lasting symbol of devotion and attention to detail.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The two became emblems of a schism.—
Gaby Del Valle,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Heidi is unlike Lauren, who strives for Teen Vogue internships in Paris and New York, and even less like Lauren’s intern rival, Emily Weiss, who would go on to found the billion-dollar beauty brand Glossier and become an emblem of girlboss feminism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Adaptability and community have always been hallmarks of our company.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Strong communication has long been a hallmark of effective leadership.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Trademark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademark. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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