as in engraved
to produce a vivid impression of
the exact words my father spoke as he left us are branded in my memory
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of branded
Cornyn is surely aware that Paxton is popular among the MAGA faithful, while he is often branded as an establishment figure too long in the saddle.
—
Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
He was branded a troublemaker in school, but his ADHD and OCD made learning difficult.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Even parents who go for other child-self-care offerings—which these days include meditation apps for children, yoga for children, and superfood powders for children—might not buy into the idea that a 3-year-old needs aesthetically branded skin care.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Savills highlights branded residences from boutique resort operators such as Soneva; COMO, which specializes in holistic wellness, and Lefay, a luxury wellness resort in northern Italy focused on combining high-end hospitality with environmental sustainability and innovative spa concepts.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for branded
Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
He was branded a troublemaker in school, but his ADHD and OCD made learning difficult.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Even parents who go for other child-self-care offerings—which these days include meditation apps for children, yoga for children, and superfood powders for children—might not buy into the idea that a 3-year-old needs aesthetically branded skin care.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Savills highlights branded residences from boutique resort operators such as Soneva; COMO, which specializes in holistic wellness, and Lefay, a luxury wellness resort in northern Italy focused on combining high-end hospitality with environmental sustainability and innovative spa concepts.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for branded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for branded
Verb
-
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
Verb
-
From orbit, the formations look like giant spiderwebs etched across the terrain.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
-
Because of that, Lewis’s place on the team is etched in stone.—
Devin Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Branded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branded. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
