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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
Taylor’s 68-yarder included some shoddy tackling and then his trademark breakaway speed, but the two big plays in the passing game are perhaps more indicative of Denver’s trouble spots.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
In 2023, the former Ajax playmaker adopted his trademark celebration.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
The iridescent green back is the trademark of this 4-inch bird.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
The two had filed several trademark applications back in April for a handful of the football coach’s catchphrases, which are technically trademarked by his former NFL team and its owner Robert Kraft.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
In 2023, the former Ajax playmaker adopted his trademark celebration.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
The iridescent green back is the trademark of this 4-inch bird.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
The two had filed several trademark applications back in April for a handful of the football coach’s catchphrases, which are technically trademarked by his former NFL team and its owner Robert Kraft.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademark
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Adidas Gender Inclusive Samba OG Sneakers The Adidas Samba sneakers are one of the most popular styles from the brand and a perfect versatile shoe for fall.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Investigators will weigh gait, wear patterns and outsole marks against any scene impressions, not just the brand.—
Stepheny Price , Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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This includes restoring original features like the Pan Am logos and the iconic winding staircase.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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The gold detailing shows through both the rackets and the bags and the Laver Cup logo and a logo of the Laver Cup trophy also show up on the products.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bag charms have become small cultural statements of their own, and Coach has leaned into this trend with playful symbols rooted in New York be that yellow taxis, landmarks - all icons that capture place as much as product.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This article explores why these models are more than watches—they’re cultural symbols, and why this one retailer has earned the confidence of serious collectors.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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On this rainy August night, there were plenty of American accents to be heard in the arena; concertgoers were given lanyards with light-up emblems in the shape of cameras, which evoked the album title while also making everyone look like a tourist.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Enter Lance, short for Lancelot, who helps guard the Patmos castle; the classic fortified structure is the company’s emblem.—
PJ Green
September 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, the mega-wide legs on fluid trousers and the patchwork on an overall style reflected the brand's commitment to upcycling remnants, a hallmark of its approach.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This strategy will place an emphasis on selling high-quality fresh food, a hallmark of 7-Eleven's success in Japan.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Trademark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademark. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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