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 Hartford Civic Center, now branded as PeoplesBank Arena, was at risk of being closed before a recent $145 million renovation. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026 Eric Clapton's look seems well-branded by Rockmount. Alan Gionet, CBS News, 16 June 2026 If their next outing doesn’t keep carefully evolving, they can get branded a one-trick pony, but pushing the envelope too far can alienate day-one fans. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 15 June 2026 But the Florida of 2026, branded by DeSantis as the ideal state for conservatives, isn’t the Florida of 2018. Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for branded
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  • Created under Napoleon to commemorate his victories and honor those who fought and died for France in war, the monument is a standing tribute engraved with the names of notable soldiers and battles.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
  • With her fingers, Guadalupe Espinoza lightly traced the lettering engraved on a slanted monument wedged alongside the courtyard at the LA Plaza de Culturas y Artes.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
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  • Adidas cleats that are etched in the light blue and white hues of his country.
    Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
  • At Auschwitz and Birkenau, and through the testimony of survivors, the Holocaust became deeply personal — etched into memory in a way no textbook could ever achieve.
    Rabbi Evan Susman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026

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“Branded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branded. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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