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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
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
The Dodgers were already one of the game’s most successful and recognizable brands before his arrival.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Today, the sprawling property encompasses a working cattle and bison ranch along with a range of luxury lodgings, including the adults-only accommodations Green O (named after the distinct green O that Greenough’s sheep were branded with in the 19th century), which debuted in 2021.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
The Dodgers were already one of the game’s most successful and recognizable brands before his arrival.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
That adjacency is not branding.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Today, the sprawling property encompasses a working cattle and bison ranch along with a range of luxury lodgings, including the adults-only accommodations Green O (named after the distinct green O that Greenough’s sheep were branded with in the 19th century), which debuted in 2021.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand
Noun
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Its gift shop and offices are destroyed and the trademark jaws entrance is damaged (and later restored).—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The lack of Raimi’s trademark flourishes or any hint of genre isn’t inherently a bad thing.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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How much of a stain should that be for a quarterback playing a team game?—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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King says the technology can only be used with a ceramic material that's heat-resistant, scratch-resistant, and stain-resistant, like Cosentino's Dekton line.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The cabin in the woods might be gone, replaced with a Ray Harryhausen–style swords-and-sandals epic, but Army of Darkness retains all of the gonzo energy of the previous Evil Dead.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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Codified in peacetime, the discipline of the battlefield became the discipline of character, bringing the same rigor to both the sword and the brush.—
Richard P. Weigand,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2026
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Wang is also interested in replicating the texture and aesthetics of tree bark in jacquard, particularly samples that are etched and carved.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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So the house went searching for the kind of workshop that still treats crystal as craft, landing with a fourth-generation maker in Bohemia to hand-etch each of the 200 bottles.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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But the biggest companies are losing customers to upstart brands or private-label products, according to Bain partner Peter Horsley.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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Issues include the potential for impurities in the products, possible immune reactions and a lack of safety warnings on labels.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 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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And, from this week’s issue, Nicola Twilley’s reporting on another lingering effect of the wildfires—smoke taint that is ruining grapes and threatening California’s wine industry.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Mahan agreed that modular construction could help increase housing production, noting that steel-frame building blocks produced on an assembly line could reduce costs by around 20%.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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As for protection, Jacquet’s plans propose that the hull be made of a cast-steel or manganese-alloy mixture.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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Those that dine here regularly get their own silver napkin ring engraved with their name.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The jeans are made in El Paso from 12½ ounce Japanese denim and feature rivets with the company’s TL initials engraved on them.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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