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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
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
From wheeled duffel bags to luggage sets, save on top brands like Swissgear and American Tourister.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
The curation is thoughtful, there’s a strong focus on local brands, and the meat counter is excellent.
—Hannah Howard, Midwest Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Uncaged Innovations Uncaged Innovations unveiled the first wave of sustainable luxury launches from five brands within The Collective, featuring the materials innovation company’s flagship material, Elevate, as the foundation.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
The industrial company behind iconic brands such as Post-it Notes and Scotch Tape as well as one of the largest makers of protective healthcare gear and masks has been on a slow and steady rise going back to its 2023 lows.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Purchase aloe vera juice from reputable brands.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
The finding represents a shift from the third quarter report, which found the US president to be the biggest reputational risk for corporate brands.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Guests are also encouraged to organically spotlight their own beauty, beverage or lifestyle brands during the episode, weaving commerce into the format without overt ad breaks.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Hamas brands Duhine's group and others that operate in areas Israel still occupies as collaborators.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Dec. 2025
In 2024, Weiss joined the latter in opening the University of Austin, an institution in Texas that brands itself as a forum for classical ideas and open, uncensored debate.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025
The heir of Italian jeweler Cielo Venezia 1270 — a company that groups brands such as the locally popular Miluna label, in addition to Nimei, Yukiko and Kiara — the bubbly entrepreneur has split his career between working for the family business and charting his own path.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Universal Products & Experiences looks after the Universal Monsters brands through retail and product experience deals.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
The map below shows which brands residents most want to see open in their state.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Studios brands under backing from Oaktree Capital Management, looks to expand its footprint across streaming platforms and international markets with its library of more than 70,000 titles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
While water bottle brands Hydro Flask and Stanley still have huge, dedicated fan bases, Owala was the clear frontrunner this year.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
Best Amazon Bakeware Deals Staub, Nordic Ware, Cuisinart, and more are just some of the brands with noteworthy deals on bakeware right now.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
From wheeled duffel bags to luggage sets, save on top brands like Swissgear and American Tourister.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
The curation is thoughtful, there’s a strong focus on local brands, and the meat counter is excellent.
—Hannah Howard, Midwest Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Uncaged Innovations Uncaged Innovations unveiled the first wave of sustainable luxury launches from five brands within The Collective, featuring the materials innovation company’s flagship material, Elevate, as the foundation.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
The industrial company behind iconic brands such as Post-it Notes and Scotch Tape as well as one of the largest makers of protective healthcare gear and masks has been on a slow and steady rise going back to its 2023 lows.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
Purchase aloe vera juice from reputable brands.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
The finding represents a shift from the third quarter report, which found the US president to be the biggest reputational risk for corporate brands.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Guests are also encouraged to organically spotlight their own beauty, beverage or lifestyle brands during the episode, weaving commerce into the format without overt ad breaks.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
The overarching idea, which brands like Adidas have played with to varying degrees of success, is that making everything out of a single material eliminates the need to strip castoff garments of fiddly buttons and zippers, a time-consuming and often expensive process.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Hamas brands Duhine's group and others that operate in areas Israel still occupies as collaborators.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Dec. 2025
In 2024, Weiss joined the latter in opening the University of Austin, an institution in Texas that brands itself as a forum for classical ideas and open, uncensored debate.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025
The heir of Italian jeweler Cielo Venezia 1270 — a company that groups brands such as the locally popular Miluna label, in addition to Nimei, Yukiko and Kiara — the bubbly entrepreneur has split his career between working for the family business and charting his own path.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Universal Products & Experiences looks after the Universal Monsters brands through retail and product experience deals.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
The map below shows which brands residents most want to see open in their state.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Studios brands under backing from Oaktree Capital Management, looks to expand its footprint across streaming platforms and international markets with its library of more than 70,000 titles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
While water bottle brands Hydro Flask and Stanley still have huge, dedicated fan bases, Owala was the clear frontrunner this year.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brands
Noun
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Rickette owns several trademarks for the business name and sent the owners of Uncle Remy's a cease-and-desist letter.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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As always, special trademarks and protections to later adaptations and revisions still apply.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Gently rub the stone over the stains, rinsing often as the soap scum builds up.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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If dark stains remain, sprinkle your sponge with some dry baking soda and gently scrub the seal.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Tofinu took refuge in the lagoons along the Bight of Benin, a core area of the slave trade, venturing forth in canoes with harpoons, javelins, and swords to fight off raiders from powerful nearby kingdoms.—
Laurent Dubois,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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Flaming swords or not, Boise’s newest steakhouse on the block clearly wants impressed diners who view El Gaucho as fine-dining fire.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Kirby beautifully etches these notions into Miss Black America.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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During training, input frames were randomly sampled from four frames around the peak, and labels were provided by four subsequent frames to avoid overfitting.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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An after-school program helps young students across various Sacramento-area primary schools gain appreciation for produce, learn healthy cooking skills, understand nutrition labels and know the environmental impact of food choices, according to the Food Literacy Center’s website.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These findings, published in Corrosion Science, suggest that while current alloys fail under these conditions, a new class of steels can withstand temperatures up to 800°C (1472°F)—far exceeding typical reactor operating conditions.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Dec. 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
Verb
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Every watch represents almost a full year of work, and the watchmaker engraves his signature on a gold plaque inside the movement after final testing.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
24 Nov. 2025
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Nothing engraves glass as uniformly and perfectly as UV lasers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Brands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brands. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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