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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
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
General Motors brand Cadillac had a short run-up to the pinnacle of motor sport, and its 2026 debut at Melbourne’s Albert Park, having only gained its commercial deal with the sport in November 2024.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
So designing it, branding it, securing everything, and building it all in 36 hours is an incredibly difficult challenge.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Fortunately, Brown had already tested the waters as a founder, launching workwear brand Spencer Jane while studying at Harvard.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
General Motors brand Cadillac had a short run-up to the pinnacle of motor sport, and its 2026 debut at Melbourne’s Albert Park, having only gained its commercial deal with the sport in November 2024.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Cornyn is surely aware that Paxton is popular among the MAGA faithful, while he is often branded as an establishment figure too long in the saddle.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
So designing it, branding it, securing everything, and building it all in 36 hours is an incredibly difficult challenge.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand
Noun
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Sweeney recently filed an additional trademark application for her lingerie brand, hinting at a potential beauty launch.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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Many of the trademark items on the current menu like Shrimp Remoulade and Boiled Beef Brisket have been there since the beginning.—
Stephanie Gallman Jordan,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Walk the inside perimeter and glance at ceilings or upper walls for any water stains, especially in attic spaces.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Leading their rise to prominence are recent debuts from Huda Beauty and Summer Fridays to Covergirl and NYX, all of which promise the precision of a classic liner with the staying power of a stain.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Bryant then began removing his sword from his backpack, following behind the victim.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Rasoulof and Panahi have fueled the understanding with their personal stories too, the former fleeing from Iran under the sword of a prison sentence and the latter running toward it.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Vinegar, ammonia, and other harsh cleaners can etch the surface.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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From orbit, the formations look like giant spiderwebs etched across the terrain.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Just a year later, the designer was able to launch his very own label.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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Carefully follow the dilution instructions provided on the product label and apply the solution directly to the soil around the base to the drip line of the plant.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Iran, a war targeting regime change and the destruction of its nuclear capacities — laudable goals — also has the suspicious taint of being all about oil.—
Markos Kounalakis,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The taint of being part of the cheating 2017 Astros has worn off over the years, and Cubs fans are banging the drum for Bregman’s arrival, excited to have an offensive upgrade from Matt Shaw, who can still learn a lot from playing multiple positions and watching from the bench.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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One of the engineering challenges addressed by Horse Powertrain was how to incorporate amorphous steel into the stator design.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The two-bedroom’s open-layout great room includes distressed oak floors, board-and-batten wall treatments, two Caesarstone waterfall islands, roofline windows, and a walk-in pantry behind sliding steel doors.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The machines engrave writing and logos; the staff carves bigger shapes with chainsaws, chisels, and other handheld tools.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
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Once at the hospital, Cermak reportedly uttered the line that is engraved on his tomb.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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