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as in brand
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
"Kleenex" is a trademark for a cleansing tissue
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as in logo
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark
the golden arches are a trademark of McDonald's
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Recent Examples of trademark
This trademark blend of style and substance remains in top form on Whack’s Museum, the follow-up to her 2024 LP World Wide Whack.
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Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
Due diligence… Latitude did not explain the reason for the change, but one plausible explanation is trademark risk.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 June 2026
The trailer for the upcoming season of Project Runway dropped today, and the marquee moment is Christian Siriano revealing that Banks is going to be a permanent judge on the upcoming season, trademark hyperbole and all.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 June 2026
The black, elongated shades evoke vintage flair, a trademark of Meghan’s style.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
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Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
Due diligence… Latitude did not explain the reason for the change, but one plausible explanation is trademark risk.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 June 2026
The trailer for the upcoming season of Project Runway dropped today, and the marquee moment is Christian Siriano revealing that Banks is going to be a permanent judge on the upcoming season, trademark hyperbole and all.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 June 2026
The black, elongated shades evoke vintage flair, a trademark of Meghan’s style.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademark
Noun
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Yet modern soccer stars are also their own personal brands.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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According to the brand, Dew & Light's popularity in Korea and Japan reflects a broader appreciation for scents that feel clean, delicate, and effortless—fragrances that complement your presence instead of announcing it.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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The task was then to make the shirts look official, so a few members of the team’s staff stayed up all night before the game stitching on numbers, the Argentina crest and the Le Coq Sportif logo.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The cap featured a rainbow version of the team's logo.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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The crowd was feeling good and a little in disbelief at the sight of a fighting ring next to one of the most hallowed symbols of American democracy.—
Liam Bowman,
Washington Post,
15 June 2026
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Specifically saying these white, thin, traditionally feminine bodies are not just aspirational but symbols of morality, tradition, purity.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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All of the objects bear the president’s profile on one side and a 250th anniversary emblem on the obverse.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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On Sunday, the brand updated its Instagram profile image to feature a covered logo and posted videos from the stadium showing the shrouded emblem at the entrance and above the scoreboard.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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In an era when divisive politics and social media have emboldened people to voice their thoughts in a vacuum, campuses — once hallmarks for the exchange of ideas and opinions — are becoming increasingly polarized in the eyes of some Americans.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Both the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc destined for the Impression achieved superb phenolic ripeness, with the Cabernet Franc developing beautiful aromatic complexity without excessive herbal notes that can be a hallmark of the variety.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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“Trademark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademark. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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