: a product that is made by a well-known company
clothing stores that sell name brands at low prices
: relating to or being a product that is made by a well-known company
name-brand clothing
Examples of name brand in a Sentence
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Michael Kranish, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024
Ben & Jerry's call for a halt to fighting in Gaza marks a rare instance of a name brand explicitly supporting an to end Israel's military activities in Gaza.
—Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2024
Here's what to know about Once Upon a Child's second annual Coat Event, offering name brand coats, gloves, hats, snowsuits and more for 50 to 70% off retail prices.
—Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2023
Winslow’s Bungalows Winslow Bungalows If a name brand property is more your thing, Kimpton’s Winslow Bungalows is the perfect mix of quirky Key West and luxury boutique hotel.
—ELLE, 12 May 2023
Circle has outgrown the need for Coinbase’s name brand, and now Coinbase reaps the benefits of the original partnership agreement, bringing in as much as $240 million a quarter from interest income without having to handle the governance or issuing.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune Crypto, 6 Sep. 2023
Chao, Vox Media’s general manager of audio who also oversees the digital video business, has brought in name brand talent like Swisher and Sam Sanders, while vp and executive producer of audio Kurwa works closely with the company’s other brands, like New York magazine, to grow their audio efforts.
—Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Aug. 2023
That includes Wayfair's own bedding brand, Wayfair Sleep, and name brand mattresses from Sealy and Lucid.
—Samantha Jones, Women's Health, 10 Aug. 2023
Best Overall Picks Our top picks overall include several popular name brand shoes discounted by up to 70 percent or more.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2023
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2024
According to their website, the store carries name-brand items at lower prices and sells a variety of items from groceries to appliances and home goods.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Even name-brand products provide temporary comfort.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
The weekday spread includes roast meats, a dozen desserts, and name-brand ingredients like Joël Dupuch oysters and Eric Ospital charcuterie.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
Other factors, such as name-brand hams, a store specialty brand of ham, or how the ham is glazed or smoked are priced higher.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
This sleek option that looks like an expensive name-brand version at a fraction of the price measures just 8 inches by 2 inches, which is just enough to hold your phone, keys, and cash — no digging deep into the vast abyss of a giant bag required.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
This rivals some name-brand earbuds that are five-times the price.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2024
Her haul included three Krispy Kreme doughnuts, a mini-cake from Nothing Bundt Cake, a small Yankee Candle, a slice of Cheesecake Factory cheesecake, a Denny’s Grand Slam breakfast, and name-brand beauty products from both Sephora and Ulta.
—Laura Daily, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024
Noun
The decision to buy costly name brand drugs also flouted federal regulations that instruct military health officers to purchase low-cost generics when available, the report found.
—Michael Kranish, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024
Ben & Jerry's call for a halt to fighting in Gaza marks a rare instance of a name brand explicitly supporting an to end Israel's military activities in Gaza.
—Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2024
Here's what to know about Once Upon a Child's second annual Coat Event, offering name brand coats, gloves, hats, snowsuits and more for 50 to 70% off retail prices.
—Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2023
Winslow’s Bungalows Winslow Bungalows If a name brand property is more your thing, Kimpton’s Winslow Bungalows is the perfect mix of quirky Key West and luxury boutique hotel.
—ELLE, 12 May 2023
Circle has outgrown the need for Coinbase’s name brand, and now Coinbase reaps the benefits of the original partnership agreement, bringing in as much as $240 million a quarter from interest income without having to handle the governance or issuing.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune Crypto, 6 Sep. 2023
Chao, Vox Media’s general manager of audio who also oversees the digital video business, has brought in name brand talent like Swisher and Sam Sanders, while vp and executive producer of audio Kurwa works closely with the company’s other brands, like New York magazine, to grow their audio efforts.
—Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Aug. 2023
That includes Wayfair's own bedding brand, Wayfair Sleep, and name brand mattresses from Sealy and Lucid.
—Samantha Jones, Women's Health, 10 Aug. 2023
Best Overall Picks Our top picks overall include several popular name brand shoes discounted by up to 70 percent or more.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2023
Adjective
Today they're known for selling name-brand closeouts and fresh produce, basic grocery items, everyday household items, and seasonal and party merchandise for just 99 cents.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2024
According to their website, the store carries name-brand items at lower prices and sells a variety of items from groceries to appliances and home goods.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Even name-brand products provide temporary comfort.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
The weekday spread includes roast meats, a dozen desserts, and name-brand ingredients like Joël Dupuch oysters and Eric Ospital charcuterie.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
Other factors, such as name-brand hams, a store specialty brand of ham, or how the ham is glazed or smoked are priced higher.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
This sleek option that looks like an expensive name-brand version at a fraction of the price measures just 8 inches by 2 inches, which is just enough to hold your phone, keys, and cash — no digging deep into the vast abyss of a giant bag required.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
This rivals some name-brand earbuds that are five-times the price.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2024
Her haul included three Krispy Kreme doughnuts, a mini-cake from Nothing Bundt Cake, a small Yankee Candle, a slice of Cheesecake Factory cheesecake, a Denny’s Grand Slam breakfast, and name-brand beauty products from both Sephora and Ulta.
—Laura Daily, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024
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“Name brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/name%20brand. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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