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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
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
For the best results, the brand also advises washing the bedding separately in cold water on the gentle cycle.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 July 2025
ArsTechnica, 25 June 2025
Sports unions have moved aggressively to capitalize on their players’ branding rights.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Noun
Venturini Fendi underscored how the brand founded by her grandparents Adele and Edoardo Fendi was a pioneer in this segment, first launching a home collection in 1987.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
For the best results, the brand also advises washing the bedding separately in cold water on the gentle cycle.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
Critics are increasingly branding Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as a failure, including lawmakers fiercely debating how much funding to allot next year to the controversial agency.
—ArsTechnica, 25 June 2025
Sports unions have moved aggressively to capitalize on their players’ branding rights.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand
Noun
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With over 4 million Instagram followers and more than 1.5 million TikTok followers, Paige Spiranac's dress style has practically become her trademark.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Trump, however, should employ his trademark willingness to say out loud what others are thinking but not dare say, and acknowledge a simple truth: NATO membership for Ukraine is unattainable.—
Charles Kupchan,
Foreign Affairs,
20 June 2025
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Your cleaner of choice for stubborn grease, stains, and odors on pots and pans may be half a lemon and salt or baking soda, but take note of the materials they’re made with.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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Lie down on an old towel to protect your surface from oil stains.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
25 June 2025
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While the show allows a myriad of exciting and enticing props — like swords, animals and fire — they all must be approved by producers beforehand for safety purposes.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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In some cases, swords were tossed into bodies of water after their owners died.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 June 2025
Verb
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It's etched so clearly into their minds, and with an ever-growing slate of references across media, it's earned a long-term spot in the cultural zeitgeist.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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And a young singer-songwriter from Oakland, Calif. was etching the first outlines of her music career.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Self-Portrait, founded by Han Chong in 2013, is a popular label among prominent members of the British royal family.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 June 2025
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Warning labels are another potential option to limit synthetic dye consumption, and are being used in the European Union to identify foods containing Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6.—
Niamh Ordner,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Some argued that, given the presumptive unethical taint of such collections, human remains should be buried or otherwise respectfully disposed of.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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That realization tends to color behavior, and taints the findings.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Metallurgical coal is used in the production of steel.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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Sharper, higher quality steel blades are manufactured by a Swiss company specializing in intricate watch components, and the program lets each attendee choose their own mix of blades and accessories.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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There are so many more Central Floridians who have horrific memories engraved on their souls.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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The students engraved the stones and then filled the letters and symbols with black paint to recreate permanent replicas of these messages of hope.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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