name brand

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noun

: a product that is made by a well-known company
clothing stores that sell name brands at low prices

name-brand

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adjective

: relating to or being a product that is made by a well-known company
name-brand clothing

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Noun
Walmart’s Great Value groceries are obviously designed to save you money at the checkout counter, but our editors actually prefer certain items from this line to pricier name brand products. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 July 2026 Most people who switched said price impacted the decision—66% cited the cost of name brand drugs as the primary reason for switching, while 34% cited problems with insurance coverage. Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Adjective
Purchases of the latest name-brand products are down, and pet owners are making fewer visits to the vet. Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 14 July 2026 Its selection even extends to name-brand favorites from Miraclesuit and Aqua, featuring tons of tasteful one-pieces, cover-ups, and more, all at rare markdowns. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for name brand

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“Name brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/name%20brand. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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