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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 guys' trademark move is bopping their heads in unison as the Haddaway hit plays throughout the sketch.
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Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
From his trademark wavy hair to the Vans shoes that often adorn his feet, everything about him screams rockstar.
—Otto Rabe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
Townshend was windmilling away right from the first number, showcasing his trademark enthusiasm while always seeming to be the one directing what was happening onstage.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Any restaurant names or trademarks in the names of our recipes are included solely for reference and do not indicate any authorization or approval by their owners.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
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Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
From his trademark wavy hair to the Vans shoes that often adorn his feet, everything about him screams rockstar.
—Otto Rabe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
Townshend was windmilling away right from the first number, showcasing his trademark enthusiasm while always seeming to be the one directing what was happening onstage.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Any restaurant names or trademarks in the names of our recipes are included solely for reference and do not indicate any authorization or approval by their owners.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademark
Noun
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Within years, the company was renamed to the Cheek-Neal Coffee Company, with Maxwell House Coffee — named after its first major customer, downtown Nashville’s Maxwell House Hotel — its central brand.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Fans of local brands are paying more for cookies, chips and out-to-eat staples as the record inflation of recent years has driven up the price of beloved Cincinnati items, according to new data from the University of Cincinnati.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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The complex is decorated in the school colors, red and black with the Bobcat logo prominently displayed.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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His website features photos of him in military uniform, and his campaign logo features a silhouetted Chinook combat helicopter.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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See how commonwealth compares to other states The classic Halloween symbol is also great at dividing the masses.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The wind is a spirit-nature [symbol] and also a guide, but the spirit within her is the thing that’s building over time.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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On the famous byway out front, a large white Route 66 emblem is painted on the road.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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Beer bottles litter the foreground, blunt emblems of drunk driving.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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Tanev’s positioning, stick-work and ability to get out of trouble in his own zone are all elite hallmarks of his game.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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But those aren’t the only hallmarks that make Ebertfest unique among film festivals.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Trademark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademark. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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