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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
Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
European manufacturers still have the edge in terms of their service networks, Rauhut says, but Chinese brands are an increasingly attractive fleet proposition.
—Andrew Saunders, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
The company developed its now-robust consumer products division because of this show, and has partnered with brands ranging from Nike and Coca-Cola to Lego and Williams Sonoma to promote it.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
The problem is widespread, not just limited to specific brands.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Practically, this means helping brands scale new product drops and influencer seeding programs while preserving narrative integrity.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
On Zwilling’s site—which also includes Staub and Demeyere, among other high-end brands—cast-iron, cutlery, and more are deeply discounted.
—Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
The top 5 brands in a maximum of 72 categories in each country are awarded.
—Time, 8 Oct. 2025
For context, Forlin used the Kimmel example to show how television brands can use YouTube to build bigger audiences.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 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
But the restaurant has been the nexus for violence in the town that brands itself as one of America's safest cities.
—Robert Anglen, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Disney brands itself as America’s storyteller, the entertainment empire founded in California and expanded across the United States.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Most brands cash in on the appeal of new fashions by constantly changing designs and churning out new colors and cuts each season.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
This offers brands the flexibility of producing a wider number of colors and less of it.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Real Madrid, one of football’s most famous brands, could soon be sold, at least in part.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
European manufacturers still have the edge in terms of their service networks, Rauhut says, but Chinese brands are an increasingly attractive fleet proposition.
—Andrew Saunders, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
The company developed its now-robust consumer products division because of this show, and has partnered with brands ranging from Nike and Coca-Cola to Lego and Williams Sonoma to promote it.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
The problem is widespread, not just limited to specific brands.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Practically, this means helping brands scale new product drops and influencer seeding programs while preserving narrative integrity.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
On Zwilling’s site—which also includes Staub and Demeyere, among other high-end brands—cast-iron, cutlery, and more are deeply discounted.
—Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
The top 5 brands in a maximum of 72 categories in each country are awarded.
—Time, 8 Oct. 2025
For context, Forlin used the Kimmel example to show how television brands can use YouTube to build bigger audiences.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Take French brand Sandro, which staged its event at the Bibliothèque Nationale Richelieu, a venue previously used by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton brands Celine and Kenzo.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 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
But the restaurant has been the nexus for violence in the town that brands itself as one of America's safest cities.
—Robert Anglen, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Disney brands itself as America’s storyteller, the entertainment empire founded in California and expanded across the United States.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Most brands cash in on the appeal of new fashions by constantly changing designs and churning out new colors and cuts each season.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
This offers brands the flexibility of producing a wider number of colors and less of it.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brands
Noun
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Any restaurant names or trademarks in the names of our recipes are included solely for reference and do not indicate any authorization or approval by their owners.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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In December year, President Joe Biden signed a law prohibiting recognition in the United States of trademarks confiscated by the Cuban government.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Combine equal parts vinegar and water in a small bowl, then dampen a cloth with the solution and rub it over the stains.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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The hilarious post, shared earlier in October by u/time4stew, shows the guilty tuxedo cat laying on the floor with his paws stretched out, as his owner holds him down to photograph his stains.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The fighting shows Aang using his airbending, while also entering the Avatar State for some powerful moves; Zuko firebending and donning his Blue Spirit mask and swords; Korra using all four elements and also using the Avatar State; and much more elemental fighting.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
12 Oct. 2025
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That is gladiators without swords.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
8 Oct. 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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Other labels — including Valentino and Sandro — marked the season with intimate evening celebrations and events for their top clients, reinforcing the trend of experiential retail.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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And sometimes, record labels offer to pay her to interview particular artists.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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Nothing engraves glass as uniformly and perfectly as UV lasers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since its inception in 1998, the Festival Iberoamericano de Cultura Musical, better known as Vive Latino, has had a rebellious personality that has challenged stigmas.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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Another asked how to combat stigmas against religions that come from indigenous cultures, such as Yorùbá or Vodou.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Brands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brands. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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