trademark

noun

ˈtrād-ˌmärk How to pronounce trademark (audio)
Definition of trademarknext
1
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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2
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 official purpose is to help those Republicans win their races, but for a president whose trademark has always been big raucous rallies, there was more to it. — Tamara Keith, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026 The 5-foot-10, 210-pound running back flashed some of his trademark burst and power. — Pj Green november 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2026 The Next Generation producer Robert Justman happened upon a UCLA lecture featuring Stewart and witnessed him reading from Shakespeare in his trademark patrician style. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026 Global brands and celebrities have lost the Chinese market over social media posts, promotional events, and trademark lawsuits. — Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trademark
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademark
  1. brand
  2. logo
  3. symbol
  4. emblem
  5. hallmark
Noun
  • In other news, Ye is staging a comeback Yeezy show in Los Angeles tonight at the brand’s flagship—keep an eye out tomorrow for a report from my Angeleno colleague Maxwell Adler.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Unlike consumer-facing creator conventions, Paris Creator Week is positioning itself as a B2B gathering where creators, media execs, platforms, brands, agencies and investors can explore partnerships and new business models.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of brand
Noun
  • Kanuk’s Snowy Owl logo has become part of the fabric of Canada over the past half century.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • McDonald's logo sign is seen in Berlin, Germany, on September 12, 2026.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of logo
Noun
  • Mayor Matt Mahan told the crowd that the flower is the perfect symbol for a city with a beautiful past and a bright future.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • But Rolls-Royce ownership is more than just buying a piece of hardware; it is seen as a symbol of status and craftsmanship.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of symbol
Noun
  • As per tradition, 12 career achievement awards will be presented, all shaped like the Stella della Mole, the 12-point sculpture atop Turin’s Museo Nazionale del Cinema and an emblem of both the city and the event.
    — Ben Croll, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The film features the voices of Rihanna as The Lucky Star, a house emblem; Louis Garrel as Dior, and Camille Cottin as Dietrich.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of emblem
Noun
  • The combination of earthy base panels with bright colors is a hallmark of outdoor gear, one which was previously employed on a more formal ACG Air Max 95 pack from 2018.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Government lawyers are not litigating to the professional standards that once were the hallmark of the department.
    — John E. Jones III, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of hallmark

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