Definition of brandnext
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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 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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brand

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verb

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
Noun
His son, in partnership with close friends behind Bolivia’s best boutique hotel brand Panorama (known for Met and Atix in La Paz), teamed up to bring Ugalde’s vision to life, true to his original designs. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Overall, sales momentum of the Zegna brand continued through July and August with double-digit growth in its direct to consumer business across the region. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
The same store covers equipment, event branding like tents and signage, coach’s gear, and spirit wear, one platform instead of five vendors for a director to manage. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Netanyahu brands Erdogan an ‘antisemitic tyrant’ Netanyahu and Katz have pushed back on the political motivation narrative, warning instead of an impending Turkish footprint in Syria. Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand
Noun
  • As Fernandes undertook his trademark run-up, Tielemans mirrored him exactly, sidestepping and stuttering in synchronisation.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Monster Energy acquired Bang in 2023 for $362 million in a deal that also resolved a lawsuit Monster had filed alleging false advertising and trademark infringement by its former rival.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Their ripe fruit can fall and stain sidewalks and patios, so make sure the tree has plenty of room away from those areas in your yard.
    Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The stoneware resists chips, scratches, and stains, and everything is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • According to court records, during the confrontation, Manson arrived at Hinman's home and slashed Hinman's face with a sword, cutting him from his left ear toward his chin.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Exposure to art could melt hard hearts, or turn away the sword.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • These include etching machines, deposition systems and equipment designed for the manufacture of silicon-carbide power chips.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
  • But now it’s etched in stone for all of history that this is not an unsolved case.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But while climate change continues to put pressure on the industry, the AOP label remains the surefire way to identify a high quality cheese, Janier adds.
    Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
  • An artist who wrote more than 20 books and co-founded feminist institutions with Steinem and Jane Fonda, Morgan defied labels in love and politics.
    Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Even though Thiam denied knowledge of it and was cleared of involvement, the taint of the scandal led to his ouster.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
  • On top of worrying about making great wine, European producers will now have to mitigate against smoke taint, save their grapes from frost, and consider how to future-proof vineyards in a rapidly changing climate.
    Kate Dingwall, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • The company has spent heavily to bring its controversial vision of small but tech-intensive, sleek steel buildings to about a dozen communities, with a wide range of results.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Hyundai Steel is also partnering with the Port of South Louisiana to build a deep-water dock for steel and material shipments.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Genesis claims that this Wing Face Micro Lens Array is an industry first and required a special laser-engraving process to execute.
    Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Vuitton’s Pharrell Williams, meanwhile, sent out models sporting dangling silver bands daintily engraved with the brand’s LV monogram.
    Max Berlinger, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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