branded

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 FanDuel Sports Network was previously branded under the Bally’s name, part of a deal between the casino operator and Main Street’s predecessor, Diamond Sports Group. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025 Tan was also reportedly called out by some employees on an internal chat app for wearing a pullover branded with the logo of his former company, Cadence, during that first appearance. Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025 Denim has long been branded one of the most climate-adverse, chemical-heavy, water-wasting fabrics to mill and manufacture. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025 Dionysius of Heraclea, caught in a health crisis, abandoned Stoicism for the pleasures of the Cyrenaics — only to be branded a traitor by former allies who saw his change of heart as proof of weakness. Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for branded
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  • An ultrasonic bath lifts away the grime that collects from everyday handling, especially in textured or engraved metal.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Freshly engraved against the varnish, the images would have had considerable visual impact.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
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  • The magical moment is permanently etched in Childs' mind.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
  • JWoww had their first child's name and footprints etched on their back, while Matthews got the same done on his ribcage.
    Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Branded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branded. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

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