nameplate
noun
name·plate
ˈnām-ˌplāt 
: something (such as a plate or plaque) bearing a name (as of a resident or manufacturer)
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The 2027 Kia Telluride is the first model year to include a hybrid powertrain option since Kia launched the nameplate in 2019.
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Models bearing two of those nameplates are now being manufactured inside the factory.
—Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
The Stärke nameplate has been associated with the Porsche 356 Speedster model for a while now.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
This Lego set comes with 566 pieces to build Heihei, a stand with decorative flowers, and a nameplate.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Models bearing two of those nameplates are now being manufactured inside the factory.
—Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
The Stärke nameplate has been associated with the Porsche 356 Speedster model for a while now.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
This Lego set comes with 566 pieces to build Heihei, a stand with decorative flowers, and a nameplate.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
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“Nameplate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nameplate. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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