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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
The Swatch Group has just filed a trademark lawsuit against Samsung in a London court.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Normally the loudest, brightest voice on the field, Arnold walked off that day subdued, trying to summon his trademark confidence.
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Bob Wojnowski,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The 10 tracks of Ton Up are at once his briskest and heaviest yet, miniaturizing his trademark loops of Dillafied psychedelia into speaker-rattling sample snippets that bombard uptempo house beats in dizzying volleys.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
But unfortunately, unable to keep his trademark goofiness in check, director Taika Waititi lessens its impact, with pioneer Jaiyah Saelua (Kaimana) — the first and still the only trans player to compete at such a level — in particular, done dirty.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Normally the loudest, brightest voice on the field, Arnold walked off that day subdued, trying to summon his trademark confidence.
—
Bob Wojnowski,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The 10 tracks of Ton Up are at once his briskest and heaviest yet, miniaturizing his trademark loops of Dillafied psychedelia into speaker-rattling sample snippets that bombard uptempo house beats in dizzying volleys.
—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
But unfortunately, unable to keep his trademark goofiness in check, director Taika Waititi lessens its impact, with pioneer Jaiyah Saelua (Kaimana) — the first and still the only trans player to compete at such a level — in particular, done dirty.
—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademark
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International fashion brands are making the pilgrimage to the States to get a piece of the pie, with brands opening stores across the country and hosting shows here to amp up their US businesses.
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The Dodgers are now an international brand, with star power from across the globe, including the most famous baseball player in the world in Shohei Ohtani.
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EssilorLuxottica’s logo appears alongside Meta’s on the inside of the temple arms and on the packaging.
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Minimalist details like monochromatic stitching and a subtle Kate Spade logo clasp add to its understated elegance.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man who unlawfully entered the country in 2011, has become a symbol of the resistance to Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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Remember, the heroic symbols that Ronald Reagan deployed so effectively were swiped from liberalism’s salad days in the Thirties and Forties.
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However, Manfred said the Dodgers and Giants were allowed to keep using Pride emblems on uniforms and hats under a grandfathered exception because Los Angeles and San Francisco are home to large LGBTQ communities and both clubs wanted to show support for those fans.
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Dismissed by some as a publicity stunt, the crew proved the naysayers wrong, becoming a formidable presence and a powerful emblem of change.
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My tick was a few millimeters long and teardrop-shaped, with a brick-red abdomen surrounding the black shield on its back—hallmarks of an adult female deer tick.
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The first goal came about through the kind of incisive and free-flowing attack that had been a hallmark of the contest in SoFi Stadium one week ago.
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“Trademark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademark. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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