branded

Definition of brandednext
past tense of brand
as in engraved
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 branded The collaboration includes curated in-stadium activations, branded storytelling across the club’s digital and social platforms, and experiences to highlight Della’s technology. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026 Scout was originally branded as an all-electric revival of the SUV of the same name produced by International Harvester from the early 1960s until about 1980. Byron Hurd, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026 This gradually pivots the narrative toward the possible culprits in the form of the Jewish Defense League (JDL), an organization in Europe and North America branded a right-wing terrorist group by the FBI. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026 That’s why Forgent Power Solutions—a combination of four legacy companies put together by private equity—was branded less than a year ago and quickly went public with a successful initial public offering in February, growing to a market cap of nearly $8 billion. Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for branded
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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
  • Released at the beginning of the month, the two limited editions both feature 41 mm cases crafted in black zirconium oxide ceramic, matching black dials, pops of blue in the same hue as the Mercedes driver’s helmet, and titanium casebacks engraved with his starting number (63).
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
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  • As he got caught up, Spoelstra reflected back to the movie Miracle, which celebrated what stands etched as the miracle-on-ice victory of the United States over the then-USSR and eventual gold at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Perez has the words etched on his glove, a daily reminder of the high expectations that have been set — both internally and externally.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026

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“Branded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branded. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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