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 Guardiola’s training ground, branded with his initials, is also on offer. Sam Joseph, New York Times, 20 July 2026 Eccles described a Latin American operator that signed a football sponsorship and wanted its live dealer studio branded to match, a six-month buildout with physical studios and staff. Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The company added that its other products were not affected and that its Taylor Farms branded salad kits do not include iceberg lettuce. Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Investigators discovered her remains five years later; leading up to this discovery, Celis was branded a killer, Leonard says. Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 For a generation branded the loneliest generation, hiking clubs are becoming more than a workout. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026 According to The Athletic, the video was branded with the betting giant’s logo. Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 The original Sutton Place Hotel in Newport Beach was re-branded and transformed over the years and is now the Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026 Her prosecution forced her to resign, relocate and withdraw from public life, as Republican leaders branded her an activist. Claire Savage, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for branded
Verb
  • One ring found Thursday was engraved with characters believed to be Bhrami script, an ancient Indian writing system.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The rifle contained one spent cartridge casing and three unfired rounds, which were each engraved with messages, said Sergeant Jennifer Faumuina, an investigator with the State Bureau of Investigation called to testify by prosecutors.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
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  • Her spot at the support group, which now lights a blue candle with her name etched onto it before every meeting.
    Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026
  • As for the nil-nil draw between Curaçao and Ecuador, three days later, no doubt every sweating tackle will be etched into the consciousness of the seventy thousand spectators who packed into Kansas City Stadium.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

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“Branded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branded. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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