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 journalists, who write and produce news for the independent outlet TV Rain, are first branded as foreign agents, then forced to flee the country as the war begins.
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Steve Dollar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The tactical decision has drawn harsh criticism and protests for its dubious legality, as some Democrats have branded the military incident an Iraq War deja vu.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2026
Bars and brands are responding with immersive cocktail worlds, drink characters, playlist pairings, traveling pop-up menus, and branded sensory elements like scent, sound, and storytelling.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Octopus Energy branded electric vehicles parked in front of a modern suburban house on the 19th of March 2025 in Folkestone, United Kingdom.
—April Roach, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
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Steve Dollar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The tactical decision has drawn harsh criticism and protests for its dubious legality, as some Democrats have branded the military incident an Iraq War deja vu.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2026
Bars and brands are responding with immersive cocktail worlds, drink characters, playlist pairings, traveling pop-up menus, and branded sensory elements like scent, sound, and storytelling.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Octopus Energy branded electric vehicles parked in front of a modern suburban house on the 19th of March 2025 in Folkestone, United Kingdom.
—April Roach, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
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Later on that night, the Kylie Cosmetics founder was by Chalamet’s side as his name was engraved on the trophy, per a video shared by Vanity Fair.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Measuring 37 mm long, the deity was engraved by hand, resulting in an extraordinary level of detail on his hair, muscles, beard, toga, and even fingernails.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 Jan. 2026
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At the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, ice artists create walk-through castles with tunnels, slides and frozen fountains etched into natural-looking formations.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Apple Card was different from a traditional credit card — with no number on the front and the users’ name etched in metal.—
Michelle Chapman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Branded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branded. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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