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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
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The brand has seen its fair share of criticism in regards to doll diversity.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
25 June 2026
Russell shot the movie with the company branded as Cyrex, but during post-production, the eleventh-hour discovery of a company called Cyrix forced a mad scramble.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
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Noun
The other ice cream brands with the highest search interest after Halo Top were Cold Stone Creamery, Breyers, Talenti and Häagen Dazs, according to the Innerbody Research report.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The brand has seen its fair share of criticism in regards to doll diversity.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Verb
Legacy, in this case, isn’t branding.
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Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
25 June 2026
Russell shot the movie with the company branded as Cyrex, but during post-production, the eleventh-hour discovery of a company called Cyrix forced a mad scramble.
—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand
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Andy Reid should own the trademark to the combination of the words ‘wand’ and ‘left foot’.
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The singer has among the most extensive trademark portfolios in the entertainment industry, with more than 170 active or pending registrations spanning names, phrases and commercial designations.
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The puncture left a hole in his sock between his big and middle toes, where a red stain formed.
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The latter would put a permanent stain on the 2026 World Cup and potentially damage the future of the sport in the United States.
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Her handmaiden points out that a sword contradicts her message of peace and suggests instead a chain.
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But, as exciting as swords and dragons are, that’s not really what his show is about.
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Oven cleaners are not safe for glass doors and can cause permanent damage like cloudiness or chemical etching.
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All etched into the face of a man who spent his presidency fighting to hold together a nation that seemed determined to tear itself apart.
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Contrary to their label, these cocktails are more than a trashy afterthought; their flavor pairings are as well considered as any other on the menu.
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Harrison bottles his wines, which include a red blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc from a toasty creekside vineyard in the Santa Clara Valley, under his label, From Brent Wine Co.
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The prosecutor’s subjective good faith does not cure the retaliatory taint.
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There’s a purity here, the course free from the taint of bureaucracy governing so much of the academy.
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Rodríguez Castro wears a stainless-steel version on his left wrist.
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This cot-style find is made of breathable mesh fabric to keep your dog cool, and the steel frame features skid-resistant feet.
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These include an elite Viking Age burial site unearthed near Lisbjerg and engraved 9th century silver bangles, found in Elsted, that functioned as currency whose value was determined by the jewelry’s weight.
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The ring now bears both women's wedding dates engraved side by side.
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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