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as in trademark
a device (as a word) identifying the maker of a piece of merchandise and legally reserved for the exclusive use of that person or company
a company that was sued for using a name that was very similar to a rival's brand
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as in stain
a mark of guilt or disgrace
always felt that her shabby clothes showed the brand of poverty
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as in sword
a hand weapon with a length of metal sharpened on one or both sides and usually tapered to a sharp point
on the battlefield lies our hero, slain by some fell brand
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as in to etch
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 brand
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
The brand announced a new collaboration with the Grammy winner during its Summer 2025 release event in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 13.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 16 May 2025
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
That’s why, McKinney says, motels like the Red Apple and William Tell chose to brand themselves so distinctively.
—Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Noun
Nowhere is this more true than at Epic Universe, Orlando’s brand new park that features five immersive worlds: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Dark Universe and the all-original Celestial Park.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
The brand announced a new collaboration with the Grammy winner during its Summer 2025 release event in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 13.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 16 May 2025
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With today’s zero-click internet, where potential customers don’t click through, branding really matters again.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
That’s why, McKinney says, motels like the Red Apple and William Tell chose to brand themselves so distinctively.
—Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand
Noun
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In a now-viral Instagram post, 50 Cent chimed in with his trademark sarcasm.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
20 May 2025
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His identity was inextricably wrapped up in that place, and in his trademark stool.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Choose a bright, cheery yellow paint or opt for a deep chocolate stain with white window trim for a classic cabin vibe.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Yves Saint Laurent Vinyl Cream Lip Stain $41 $30 Nordstrom Rack YSL's Vinyl Cream Lip Stain brings the staying power of a lip stain and the shine factor of a gloss.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
23 May 2025
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Compared to most of the other books on this list, this one is less sad lady knight, more hilarious and competent princess with a sword.—
Caitlin Starling,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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With swords precariously dangling above them, the witches have to place a selection of tarot cards in a specific order.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
19 May 2025
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An artisan was hired to etch the enchanted forest ice design on the jar, which is central to the film’s plot.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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Jurors were also shown close-up photos of gun components where the serial numbers were etched off.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
Noun
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This new project differs in that it wasn’t released by a major label.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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DeSantis says anyone running for Florida governor as a Democrat is ‘dead meat’ Gov. Ron DeSantis says prominent ex-Democrats may run for governor next year as no-party independent or third-party candidates because the Democratic Party label has become toxic in Florida.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Chapter 7 Delaware Bay Water that Americans rely on for drinking and irrigation under threat from taint of saltwater Between New Jersey and Delaware, the river gives way to the Delaware Bay, where the water is salty.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Bonus: The vast majority of Aussie wines are sealed with screw caps, regardless of price, which equals consistency, longer aging, and zero risk of cork taint.—
Christina Pickard,
Bon Appétit,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Renovations to Fallingwater The structural success of Fallingwater’s cantilevers relies on their use of concrete reinforced with steel.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
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There are a few tie-down loops in the load bay to secure loads, and a full-height steel bulkhead protects the cabin from loose items.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Brunson’s Clutch Player of the Year trophy — an elegant, glass prize that looks like a vase with a gold jump shooter floating in the middle — arrived from the NBA weeks ago with an error: His name wasn’t engraved in it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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And white is really the color that is engraved in my memory about Morocco.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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