brand 1 of 2

noun

ˈbrand How to pronounce brand (audio)
Definition of brandnext
1
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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verb

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
Noun
The different program sales operations of Skydance hit the Côte d’Azur under their pre-existing Paramount and WB brands. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 The family has partnered with Salvation Brands to bring the brand to market, with White serving as chief executive officer. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
Last week’s conference was held in Dallas and branded the fifth annual Joyful Warriors National Summit. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026 First of all, a special shout out should go to whomever came up with the Coastal Carolina branded Game Boy Color. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand
  1. trademark
  2. stain
  3. sword
  4. etch
  5. label
  6. taint
  7. steel
  8. engrave
Noun
  • Key features include a large 19th-century draper’s table once used for measuring fabrics that is now used to showcase hundreds of pairs of Smith’s trademark socks, shoes and accessories, along with a vintage spoon chandelier.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The family currently holds more than 50 active trademarks for skin and hair care brands.
    — Monika Evstatieva, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of trademark
Noun
  • Price testified that an initial test indicated the stain could be blood, but investigators could not find the swab for further laboratory testing.
    — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • As a result, Barry served six months in prison, and though he was later reelected as mayor, his drug use left an irremediable stain on his reputation and raised larger questions about misgovernance and corruption.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of stain
Noun
  • At the Palladium, James and her bandmate/husband Zachary took the stage in all-black leather, with thigh-high boots, swords, an inverted crucifix necklace and a giant silver Baphomet pendant.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Emma Mackey’s White Witch opens her eyes, flies in metallic couture, brandishes a sword, and rides wildly through London on a horse while the ’70s rock blares in the background.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
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Verb
  • The company specializes in etching and deposition, two essential manufacturing processes.
    — Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The system etches three redundant data matrix codes, similar to QR codes, into the graphite surface, with markings approximately half a millimeter deep, according to the company.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of etch
Noun
  • The Philly shoegaze band calls on friends from across genres for a wide-spanning compilation that’s equal parts label sampler, B-sides showcase, and assembly of rising stars.
    — Abby Jones, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Spray bottle on bottom shelf of main prep table lacking label information.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of label
Noun
  • Even though Thiam denied knowledge of it and was cleared of involvement, the taint of the scandal led to his ouster.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
  • On top of worrying about making great wine, European producers will now have to mitigate against smoke taint, save their grapes from frost, and consider how to future-proof vineyards in a rapidly changing climate.
    — Kate Dingwall, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
Definition of taint
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  • All six defendants were arraigned in the 37th District Court before Judge Bieda, where pleas of not guilty were entered, and a $500,000 bond was set for each suspect, with the requirement that a steel-cuff GPS tether be used if bond is posted.
    — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Today, Astana’s skyline can keep up with the best of them, with 21st-century architectural marvels made from concrete, steel, and glass cresting over the country’s endless steppes into the horizon.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of steel
Verb
  • Most examples were produced with 18-karat rose- or pink-gold cases, engraved 18-karat white-gold mainplates, and leather straps.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
  • My Deluxe Corner Suite was the definition of mod Thai chic—all clean lines subtly accented with Thai touches, like a lotus pattern engraved above the bathtub and drapes in Thai silk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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