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trademark

noun

ˈtrād-ˌmärk How to pronounce trademark (audio)
Definition of trademarknext
1
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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2
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 Lincoln and Nautilus® are trademarks of Ford or its affiliates. — Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026 In 2024, a New York federal jury ruled in favor of Chanel in its trademark infringement battle against What Goes Around Comes Around and the company was awarded $4 million in statutory damages. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 Buc-ee's has also pursued trademark lawsuits against businesses including Teddy's Market in Georgia, Barc-ee's in Missouri, Super Fuels in Texas and Chicks convenience stores. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 López’s attorney sent Rivas and her group a cease-and-desist letter last month, citing trademark infringement and deceptive and unfair trade practices, the letter shows. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trademark
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademark
  1. brand
  2. logo
  3. symbol
  4. emblem
  5. hallmark
Noun
  • At the peak of their popularity, GM was selling hundreds of thousands of Cadillacs a year, turning the brand into the ultimate American symbol of wealth and success.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The main floor will mainly feature designer brands and a shoe salon.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of brand
Noun
  • Carlos gets the signature Luar treatment, with his custom design featuring a logo tank, distressed denim jeans, Adrian Oxford loafers and a Cam messenger bag.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The new agreement will see SumUp’s logo on United’s kit for their return to the Champions League against Sabah on Thursday.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of logo
Noun
  • The musicians formed symbols across the field as the performance unfolded, drawing the crowd’s attention away from football and toward one of the traditions that has made FAMU recognizable far beyond Tallahassee.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Governments on both sides of the Channel have hailed its loan as a symbol of a Franco-British friendship.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of symbol
Noun
  • Later, when offices overtook factories as the emblem of work, efficiency became more abstract.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Begin at the Fountain of Neptune, whose trident inspired the emblem Mario Maserati designed for the company, first used in 1926.
    — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of emblem
Noun
  • These included starts, mark-room decisions and, above all, the ability to fight back through the fleet after a poor start, something which has become a hallmark of the Spanish in more recent years.
    — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to sculptural styles, which have become a hallmark of the label, Vettese will also be introducing her first handbag, said to be inspired by her signature hip corset.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of hallmark

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“Trademark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademark. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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