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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
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
By hosting sample sales, brands can choose when — and how much — to mark down.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2025
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
One can be found legally guilty under this section without necessarily being branded a criminal.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Husbands may be gone, but her brand, Baby Phat is still standing.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
By hosting sample sales, brands can choose when — and how much — to mark down.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
The sudden departure has reignited scrutiny of the Sussexes’ business empire in Hollywood, especially as Meghan, 44, attempts to brand herself as an entrepreneur.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
One can be found legally guilty under this section without necessarily being branded a criminal.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand
Noun
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Kansas freshman guard Kohl Rosario changed his physical appearance dramatically on Tuesday, deciding to shave his trademark mustache prior to the Jayhawks’ nonconference basketball game against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Allen Fieldhouse.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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His trademark tam o’ shanter hat informs much of the design, as tartan paneling of the same colors makes up the majority of the upper.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Spray the mixture onto the stain and then blot with a clean microfiber cloth.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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For larger messes, the stain-resistant rug is also machine-washable for quick and hassle-free maintenance.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Objects have what’s like a soul, like the funeral sword lilies on the seat or objects passed from one passenger to another.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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The trail through this passage is narrow and lined with signature desert plants — which is to say my path became a gauntlet of tiny, stabbing swords.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Does this mean the Canon must be etched in stone, never to change for all history?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Nov. 2025
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With his commanding win, the democratic socialist will etch his place in history as the city’s first Muslim mayor, the first of South Asian heritage and the first born in Africa.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Certain estrogen-only therapies will still carry labels that share the risk of endometrial or uterine cancer—an important risk that has previously gotten less attention, says gynecologic oncologist Kemi Doll of the University of Washington.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
10 Nov. 2025
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Most bulbs should be planted pointy side up because the stem and leaves emerge from this end, but check the label for specific instructions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The film centered on the Environmental Protection Agency encasing the Simpsons’ hometown of Springfield in a dome after Homer taints the area’s water supply.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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Take care not to touch the glands, or your hands will carry their taint to the meat.—
Maurice H. Decker,
Outdoor Life,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Drawn by its booming steel mills and factories, Black Americans were moving to industrial Pittsburgh in record numbers at the start of the 20th century.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The helmets’ one-size-fits-all design comprised a manganese steel outer shell and an adjustable inner lining that was attached to a leather chinstrap.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The original bell was replaced on the underwater ship with a replica, engraved with the 29 sailors' names on it.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Those who died have their names engraved in the wall of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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