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as in trademarks
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 stains
a mark of guilt or disgrace
always felt that her shabby clothes showed the brand of poverty
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as in swords
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 etches
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 brands
Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
While the firm has worked on commercial projects for top brands and Fortune 500 companies, Tim Hawkins Interiors specializes in residential design, helping to translate its clients' tastes and inspirations into timeless residences.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Microtrends flare and vanish in a week; brands and beauty media outlets can barely keep up.
—Mila Jaroniec, Allure, 3 Sep. 2025
On the fashion side, Johnson expects athleisure and footwear to shine this holiday season, including such brands as Free People, Alo and Vuori, which deliver newness.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The top 300 brands made the list.
—Alan Schwarz, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Questions also abound for European brands that ship to the US, and whether these can still send TPO-containing products to America.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
On the list this Labor Day is more than 40 fashion finds from brands like Tory Burch, Spanx, and more.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Chinese brands commanded a record market share rate of more than 5% in the first half of the year, which is a record high, according to data from JATO Dynamics released last month.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Jp Mangalindan, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Rather than being one in a long list of names on a big company’s roster, players see in the challenger brands an opportunity to be featured more prominently in marketing and storytelling materials, as well as the ability to meaningfully shape product development.
—Matt Craig, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This group brands itself under the name ShinyHunters.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
Bucking the trend is Phlur, which isn’t a dupe brand but ranks number eight by fragrance growth on TikTok Shop this year, and Arab perfume brands Alrehab and Al Ard Zaafaran.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
The 49-year-old was just named the CEO of Nestlé, the multinational food and drink conglomerate consisting of brands like Nespresso, KitKat, and Cheerios, after spending his entire career climbing the same ladder.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
While the firm has worked on commercial projects for top brands and Fortune 500 companies, Tim Hawkins Interiors specializes in residential design, helping to translate its clients' tastes and inspirations into timeless residences.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Microtrends flare and vanish in a week; brands and beauty media outlets can barely keep up.
—Mila Jaroniec, Allure, 3 Sep. 2025
On the fashion side, Johnson expects athleisure and footwear to shine this holiday season, including such brands as Free People, Alo and Vuori, which deliver newness.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The top 300 brands made the list.
—Alan Schwarz, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Questions also abound for European brands that ship to the US, and whether these can still send TPO-containing products to America.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
On the list this Labor Day is more than 40 fashion finds from brands like Tory Burch, Spanx, and more.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Chinese brands commanded a record market share rate of more than 5% in the first half of the year, which is a record high, according to data from JATO Dynamics released last month.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
The state brands anyone caught aiding them as hostile, but anyone who delivers them will be hailed a hero.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Rather than being one in a long list of names on a big company’s roster, players see in the challenger brands an opportunity to be featured more prominently in marketing and storytelling materials, as well as the ability to meaningfully shape product development.
—Matt Craig, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This group brands itself under the name ShinyHunters.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
Bucking the trend is Phlur, which isn’t a dupe brand but ranks number eight by fragrance growth on TikTok Shop this year, and Arab perfume brands Alrehab and Al Ard Zaafaran.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brands
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The domestic and international protections afforded by patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secret law supports the need for identifying the location of the IP.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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This isn’t the first David versus Goliath story in sports trademarks.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Removing Stains From Linoleum Floors Linoleum floors can get stains and discoloration from heavy foot traffic, food spills, pets, or heavy furniture that's been sitting on them for some time.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Still, sometimes the heat is impossible to ignore — evident in the small sweat stains on Dinkel’s blue collared shirt.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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If a book has swords and dragons on the cover, chances are boys will be interested.—
Doug McIntyre,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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Peter was eating ice-cream cake; kids chased one another across the lawn brandishing foam swords and squirt guns.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Kirby beautifully etches these notions into Miss Black America.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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On August 27, the FDA followed through with its plans to change the labels on COVID-19 vaccines, limiting access to people who are 65 and older and people who have an underlying condition that puts them at high risk of severe COVID-19.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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The case led to a groundswell of similar suits brought by major and independent labels.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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For example, stainless steel has the addition of chromium to add rust resistance, while alloy steels might add nickel, copper, or aluminum to serve as construction material.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Nickel is primarily used to make stainless steel and other alloy steels, as well as batteries.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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The National Alliance on Mental Health said barriers to services based on socioeconomic backgrounds, stigmas surrounding mental health and provider bias can cause inequalities in care and lead to misdiagnosis or people not receiving care at all.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
6 Sep. 2025
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Since then Baz has seemed determined to smash stigmas around pregnancy and breastfeeding.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Brands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brands. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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