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as in trademark
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
a company that was sued for using a name that was very similar to a rival's brand
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as in stain
a mark of guilt or disgrace
always felt that her shabby clothes showed the brand of poverty
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as in sword
a hand weapon with a length of metal sharpened on one or both sides and usually tapered to a sharp point
on the battlefield lies our hero, slain by some fell brand
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as in to etch
to produce a vivid impression of
the exact words my father spoke as he left us are branded in my memory
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Recent Examples of brand
Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 31 May 2026
Every touchpoint is a data point that either confirms or undermines what the brand says about itself.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The first time, their ears were cut off and one shoulder was branded with a fleur-de-lis — the symbol of the French crown.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
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Noun
Head to Nordstrom and the brand’s website to find your size and color.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 31 May 2026
Every touchpoint is a data point that either confirms or undermines what the brand says about itself.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
There’s a big frontier out there to conquer, and Courseau is now enough of a cowboy to rope it, brand it, and ride it into the sunset.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The first time, their ears were cut off and one shoulder was branded with a fleur-de-lis — the symbol of the French crown.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand
Noun
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Her intellectual property and brand management company, TAS Rights Management, filed trademark applications covering short audio clips of her voice and her visual likeness.—
Daryl Lim,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Williams obtained the trademark to the group’s name in 2005 and has been performing without Clivillés.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Use a baking soda paste to help with stubborn stains.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Protagonist Jo’s mother disappeared when Jo was a teen, tainting her daughter with the stain of possible witchcraft.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The sword serves as a warning to invaders, and there have been plenty over the centuries.—
Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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With simple syrup the clash of the liqueurs is too sharp, the flavor equivalent of swords clanging together.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Twenty-five years ago, MIT Professor Yet-Ming Chiang bought a tube of glass-etching cream to turn clear glass blocks translucent.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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The star’s one-piece bikini also featured a nude underlay with floral designs etched into the black fabric and a plunging neckline trimmed with a scalloped pattern.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
Noun
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For the next two years, Adamson and Watson struggled through label rejections, an aborted stint opening for Alice Cooper with a mediocre backing band, and some uneven sessions with Roxy Music producer Chris Thomas.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2026
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While Ng might be the CEO and creative director, the label likes to describe itself as a creative studio that has a collective atmosphere with an emphasis on going against the grain and diving into a wide array of topics.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The prosecutor’s subjective good faith does not cure the retaliatory taint.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The good news is that the gala survived its Bezos taint.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
Noun
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In one, Liden beats the aforementioned bicycle into pieces with a steel pipe.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Eco effort While this lodge has been clad in natural materials, it’s been built primarily using glass and steel, and cooled and lit with power from two giant diesel generators.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The limited edition features an image of Pegasus, the majestic, winged stallion from ancient Greek mythology, engraved on the case.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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Each guest takes home a 50ml spray bottle of their creation, with optional bottle engraving available.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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