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 Today, the sprawling property encompasses a working cattle and bison ranch along with a range of luxury lodgings, including the adults-only accommodations Green O (named after the distinct green O that Greenough’s sheep were branded with in the 19th century), which debuted in 2021. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026 Speaking at the 2023 party that Bacha filmed, Mamdani connected his views on Israel-Palestine to what would eventually be branded the affordability agenda. Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026 Like the current Sphere, the smaller version would also feature an Exosphere, the exterior LED display that showcases a rotating slate of artistic and branded content. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026 The campaign included guerrilla marketing tactics throughout Seoul, with individuals in black cloaks branded with the album logo appearing in districts like Gangnam, Seongsu, and Hongdae. Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for branded
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  • European-style art is engraved into the balcony walls, evoking the grand aura of classical theaters from past centuries.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Just their names — Austin, Paris, Hercules, Christopher Sheels, Richmond, Giles, Oney Judge, Moll and Joe — remain engraved into a cement wall.
    Tassanee Vejpongsa, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
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  • The baritone etched himself in the national songbook as the translator of the irreducible dark and comely consciousness.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Wang is also interested in replicating the texture and aesthetics of tree bark in jacquard, particularly samples that are etched and carved.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026

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“Branded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branded. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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