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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
Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Amazon said streamlining its grocery offerings under one label would simplify the shopping process, while building on the success its private-label brands have achieved in recent years.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
FanDuel Sports Network was previously branded under the Bally’s name, part of a deal between the casino operator and Main Street’s predecessor, Diamond Sports Group.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The logo, hands, indexes, and rotor are trimmed in British racing green—the color of the legendary car brand.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Amazon said streamlining its grocery offerings under one label would simplify the shopping process, while building on the success its private-label brands have achieved in recent years.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
After all, everything is branding.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
FanDuel Sports Network was previously branded under the Bally’s name, part of a deal between the casino operator and Main Street’s predecessor, Diamond Sports Group.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand
Noun
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Is Kai Trump violating trademark laws?—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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The cake artist and fashion model partnered the aesthetic with her trademark winged eyeliner and bronzy shadow filling her eyelids.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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After the hat has cooled, Rosa—a factory floor veteran of 30 years—will steam it to relax the fur’s fibers, and then inspect it for stains and imperfections.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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To clean food stains or mineral deposits, spray the area with a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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The 8-year-old leapt into the ring bearing a black practice sword and called his stepfather, Joe Deaton, to meet his challenge, as onlookers at the nonprofit Folsom Renaissance Faire looked on.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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So picking up Cavill's sword also meant picking up his wig.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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And with Çalhanoğlu carving his own legacy in northern Italy both on-and-off the field, his name may be etched in Italian folklore forever.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Now, at the age of 43, Brækhus is ready to hang up her gloves, her far-reaching legacy already etched into boxing’s history books as the first-ever undisputed women’s world champion.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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With straight-forward fits and washes, Burberry and Gucci cleansed the palette for bolder and brasher Spring/Summer 2026 designs by labels like Harri, Natasha Zinko and Yaku.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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If limits are placed on what can be included on pesticide warning labels, courts could conclude that pesticide manufacturers aren’t to blame for failing to warn consumers, critics say.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
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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The taint of it all has melted away.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After being heavily bombed in WWII, Birmingham is building a better future out of concrete and steel.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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Set in Britain in 1953, the series will follow a new generation of the Shelby family as Birmingham tries to build a better future out of concrete and steel after being heavily bombed in WWII.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
2 Oct. 2025
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Freshly engraved against the varnish, the images would have had considerable visual impact.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Federal officials said anti-ICE messaging was engraved on rounds found near Jahn’s body.—
Michael Dorgan , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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