Definition of brandnext
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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 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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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
But now the city has dozens of residential projects bearing the imprimatur of automakers, as well as fashion labels like Armani and Fendi or nightlife brands like E11even. Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026 Protect what makes the brand recognizable, then adapt the message to local behaviors, culture and needs. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
Opponents have branded the bill unsafe and unworkable, citing concerns around potential coercion of vulnerable people and a lack of safeguards for those with disabilities. ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026 Opponents branded the bill unsafe and unworkable, citing concerns around potential coercion of vulnerable people and a lack of safeguards for those with disabilities. Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand
Noun
  • On Wednesday, the state board authorized its staff to file trademark registration and licensing papers with the federal government on symbols from all of Georgia’s 33 public colleges.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • This is possible because music industry veteran Phil Sandhaus, who worked with David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, and Frank Sinatra Enterprises throughout the course of his long career, now owns the CBGB trademark.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The latter track takes overt inspiration from Sofia Coppola’s 2006 film Marie Antoinette, as Jepsen beckons her love to engage in life’s vices with her, like marring bedsheets with fruit stains and dashing nude through the garden.
    Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Homeowners can check that attic and soffit vents are clear and look for signs of moisture, water stains, mold, or visible frost during winter.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 Sep. 2026
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  • Willis already has demonstrated the necessary leadership traits to be a franchise quarterback, something that often requires one to consistently fall on the sword — even if the very failure did not remotely involve you.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The name Arthur has given princely vibes since the 6th century, when King Arthur pulled his legendary sword from the stone.
    Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The drones etched across the sky images from the museum’s collection including Banksy’s Girl with Balloon, the Millennium Falcon, and a self-portrait of Frida Kahlo.
    John Ross, Vanity Fair, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The shop is known for its ukiyo-e, or Japanese woodblock, prints, as well as for its use of etching, aquatint, monotype, screen-printing, and digital hybrid methods.
    News Desk, Artforum, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • That red coat Swift strutted into Arrowhead a few days before Christmas in 2024 for the Chiefs-Texans game in a statement-making, cherry red faux fur and suede coat with fluffy cuffs and collar by British label Charlotte Simone.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Since founding her namesake women’s luxury fashion label in 2016, Alejandra Alonso Rojas has been a powerful figure in the industry through her thoughtful designs.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
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
Noun
  • Under the new agreement, Google will receive environmental attribute certificates (EACs) from a portion (up to 91,000 metric tons) of the steel produced in Stegra’s first year of production.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Two people were injured when a semi-trailer truck hauling steel beams hit the underside of the Lake Avenue bridge over the Edens Expressway near Wilmette on Thursday evening.
    Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • No trace of him was ever found beyond a work tool engraved with his initials, his widow, Rose Ellen Dowdell, told the Daily News.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • My club even did a collab with Converse and got their club logo engraved.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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