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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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2
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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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
Youbi said the brand’s appreciation of great spirits is the heart of its success. — Connie Ogle july 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 The brand’s reputation for solid reliability has kept it ahead of SUVs from other automakers, and the nation’s embrace of SUVs and crossovers relegated the poor old Camry to near-bottom of the top 10. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
Verb
Ann Asiano, an attorney and racing enthusiast, founded The Umbrella Girls in 2002 to actually brand this concept, expanding the UG repertoire to include series other than F-1 like IndyCar, NHRA and motorcycles. — Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Ripple will also have branding across Kansas athletic venues, digital properties and event signage. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 July 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
  • At product launches, company events, and trade shows, Huang is nearly always clad in his trademark black Tom Ford leather jacket.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • Someone botched the timing for Jhoan Duran’s trademark entrance because the song didn’t start.
    — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of trademark
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  • And some tree fruits, such as mulberries and cherries, can leave stains on siding, roofs, and decks that are difficult to remove.
    — Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • Remove Mold Stains From Painted Walls Kill mold spores and lighten moldy stains by spraying the area with undiluted hydrogen peroxide.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
Definition of stain
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  • The free festa features a wine garden and tastings, a cultural and culinary stage, live entertainment, a grape stomp, Roman encampment and sword demos, a children’s zone and an Italian fashion show.
    — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
  • Messi, though, was overcome with the emotion of having assisted on two lethal goals that put a metaphorical sword right through King Harry’s chest.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of sword
Verb
  • The acidity in bird droppings can corrode metal, stain wood, dull finishes, and etch paint if left too long.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • Her spot at the support group, which now lights a blue candle with her name etched onto it before every meeting.
    — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026
Definition of etch
Noun
  • The jacket stayed open to reveal the lingerie construction, while the label’s pink mini shorts in silk habutai barely cleared the hem.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 July 2026
  • The record label art departments were hopelessly trapped in the past.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
Definition of label
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  • The prosecutor’s subjective good faith does not cure the retaliatory taint.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • There’s a purity here, the course free from the taint of bureaucracy governing so much of the academy.
    — Peter Wayne Moe, Longreads, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of taint
Noun
  • That, however, does a disservice to the steel and desire shown by Spain, who are now both European and world champions, and also to the Argentine ability to lock in under pressure and produce when that gets turns up.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • While the glass and steel of the outside remind visitors of a bygone era, the inside is a series of clean exhibition spaces, thanks to a 2011 renovation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
Definition of steel
Verb
  • One ring found Thursday was engraved with characters believed to be Bhrami script, an ancient Indian writing system.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The rifle contained one spent cartridge casing and three unfired rounds, which were each engraved with messages, said Sergeant Jennifer Faumuina, an investigator with the State Bureau of Investigation called to testify by prosecutors.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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