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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
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
And while many mall brands have faded, Build-A-Bear is growing.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
These can be quite like the original rodeos, informal competitions among ranch hands, who even after long days spent branding or driving cattle couldn't resist showing off their skills.
—Casey Cep, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Still, Rohaut showed early signs of a refined direction, particularly in outerwear, especially the leather jackets the brand is revered for.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
And while many mall brands have faded, Build-A-Bear is growing.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
The map below shows which brands residents most want to see open in their state.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
These can be quite like the original rodeos, informal competitions among ranch hands, who even after long days spent branding or driving cattle couldn't resist showing off their skills.
—Casey Cep, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand
Noun
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The Site’s two acres comprise Uganda’s trademark red soil and sit on top of Buziga, one of the highest points in Kampala.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
13 Oct. 2025
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Dave Canales’ trademark optimism feels warranted entering Week 7.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The recklessness of Netanyahu's government has smeared on Israel's face a stain that will be difficult to erase even with a generation's effort.—
Ehud Barak,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Cream of Tartar & Lemon Juice Paste Like baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, cream of tartar and lemon shockingly has cleaning and brightening properties that are effective for lifting dirt and stains off grout lines.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The original sword requested by administration officials was given to Eisenhower in 1947 by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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In the end, when Malcolm pulls out a sword on him, Brian is given little choice but to kill Malcolm in front of Ellen in the ensuing battle, tainting the start of the happy couple’s life together.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The magical moment is permanently etched in Childs' mind.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
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JWoww had their first child's name and footprints etched on their back, while Matthews got the same done on his ribcage.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For the first time, the Run x Andam showroom for avant-garde ready-to-wear labels ran alongside Première Classe in the Tuileries, benefiting from synergies and cross-traffic.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Just because the label looks right doesn’t mean the request is legitimate.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
13 Oct. 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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In the vitrification process, tank waste is blended with glass-forming materials and heated to 2,100 degrees Fahrenheit inside one of two 300-ton melters before being poured into stainless-steel containers for safe, long-term disposal, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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MacKenzie-Childs happens to have enameled steel espresso cups in its iconic check pattern, which happens to go just right with their Bialetti Moka pot.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There is a horn cup engraved with Captain Purdie’s initials attached by a snap hook above the grate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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One example is the lighter from 1936 that Dunhill has in its archives that belonged to Pablo Picasso, where the cap has been engraved with a portrait of Dora Maar.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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