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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
Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Salvat, a real estate agent who has branded himself an anti-establishment outsider, accused his rivals of hypocrisy.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 17 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 film was very much an authorized project, with director Joseph Kosinski and his crew filming at several races and F1’s (and its corporate sponsors’) branding visible throughout the film.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Salvat, a real estate agent who has branded himself an anti-establishment outsider, accused his rivals of hypocrisy.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand
Noun
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Palantir delivered blockbuster quarterly earnings on Monday that topped analyst estimates and sent CEO Alex Karp’s trademark ebullience into overdrive, even if the company’s stock didn’t follow along for the ride.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The costume was designed by veteran costume and puppet designer Tahra Zafar and, of course, includes Paddington’s trademark blue duffel coat and red hat, as well as mechanics that enable facial expressions like blinking.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 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
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The trailer highlights the series' signature bone-crunching, sword-swinging action alongside glimpses of Tarabay's rags-to-riches Ashur navigating the politics of the elite.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Nov. 2025
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The girls are put to the fire anyway, and when the sudden appearance of a crusading Nilfgaardian army seems to offer a chance of escape, Beata is simply killed by a random soldier’s sword.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 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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Gagliano merged his Bunker Comics label, a catalogue of graphic novels from the Madefire publishing library, into Desert Eclipse – a fusion of comic art and cinematic storytelling.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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This week, Kaitlin Butts celebrates inking a label deal with Republic by issuing a tender revamping of a Jimmy Eat World hit.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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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
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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
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Celine’s signature gold metal triomphe motif was festooned on the ankle strap, while the bottom of the sole was engraved with the luxury label’s moniker in gold letters.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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The recipe was so iconic, it's engraved on Nelson's headstone in Dow City Cemetery in Iowa.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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