Synonyms of brands

brands 1 of 2

noun

plural of brand

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trademarks
• labels
• logos
• brand names
• stamps
• trade names
• patents
• copyrights
• emblems
• imprints
• hallmarks
• service marks
• marks
• collective marks

2

as in stains

a mark of guilt or disgrace

always felt that her shabby clothes showed the brand of poverty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stains
• blots
• stigmas
• taints
• guilts
• smudges
• slurs
• spots
• smirches
• onuses
• shames
• disgraces
• discredit
• black eyes
• infamies
• corruptions
• sins
• vices
• ignominies
• debaucheries
• depravities
• immoralities
• odiums
• obloquies
• opprobriums
• reproaches
• iniquities
• disreputes
• dishonors
• disesteems

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• awards
• honors
• goods
• credits
• rights
• purities
• chastities
• modesties
• renowns
• glories
• reputes
• fames
• integrities
• probities
• legitimacies
• honesties
• rectitudes

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swords
• steels
• blades
• sabers
• cutlasses
• rapiers
• scimitars
• broadswords
• smallswords

brands

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of brand

as in etches

to produce a vivid impression of

the exact words my father spoke as he left us are branded in my memory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• etches
• engraves
• imprints
• impresses
• infixes
• implants
• ingrains
• stamps
• imbues
• infuses
• instills
• inculcates
• enroots
• sets
• fixes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obliterates
• erases
• blots out
• expunges

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brands

Noun

The retailer has been swiftly building on its in-house beauty offer with the addition of third-party brands and services such as skin and makeup consultations. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026

As more skincare brands come to market, Kim says shoppers should be wary of the ones that place too much importance on the inclusion or omission of certain ingredients. — Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

The Partners Help Define The Brand GHA represents a network of independent hotel brands rather than a single standardized hotel experience. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

The Glow Authority Set features skin care essentials from brands like Evian, Lanolips, La Roche-Posay, Vichy and more. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

In his new role, Stein’s responsibilities will include managing the consumer products launches for the Toys and Colors and JJ & Mikey brands. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026

Seemingly, the platform works with more than 40 brands that generate up to 1,000 ads monthly to more than 75 million social media followers. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026

Verb

Although denim can be quite rigid for travel or long in-office days, Quince’s options happen to be uniquely stretchy and soft, with premium construction that rivals brands triple the price. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026

In 2025, the biggest change was the addition of Qi2 magnets, which Google brands as Pixel Snap. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026

Liis is true to West’s descriptor of niche fragrance brands emphasis on storytelling. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026

Part of the reason that brands such as Asics, New Balance and Hoka are gaining traction is because Nike’s given up shelf space, but Krinsky said consumers are also more open to trying new things. — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

The development comes after several nonprofit organizations challenged the law on behalf of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, which brands itself as a Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026

Elsewhere, a large plume of smoke was seen rising near Moscow’s Sadovod trade center – which brands itself as Russia’s largest mall. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 18 June 2026

Penske Media Corporation has acquired Vox Media‘s brands Eater, The Verge, SB Nation, PopSugar, The Dodo, Punch and Thrillist, along with Concert, Vox Media’s ad marketplace, and Forte, Vox Media’s first-party data platform. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 June 2026

Shoe brands Sperry and Helly Hansen are also sold by West Marine, but not in enough volume to make the Top 30 list of unsecured creditors. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 June 2026