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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
Rickette owns several trademarks for the business name and sent the owners of Uncle Remy's a cease-and-desist letter.
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Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
This suggests that the front will be adorned with BMW’s trademark roundel.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
More than two decades later, Cathy opened the first Chick-fil-A location, with its trademark chicken sandwich.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
And, not only does the under-$20 tint offer UVA/UVB sun protection, but it’s fueled with the brand’s trademark antioxidant shield that includes anti-inflammatory ingredients derived from licorice root extract, vitamins C and E, and hyaluronic acid.
—Instyle Editors, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
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Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
This suggests that the front will be adorned with BMW’s trademark roundel.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
More than two decades later, Cathy opened the first Chick-fil-A location, with its trademark chicken sandwich.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
And, not only does the under-$20 tint offer UVA/UVB sun protection, but it’s fueled with the brand’s trademark antioxidant shield that includes anti-inflammatory ingredients derived from licorice root extract, vitamins C and E, and hyaluronic acid.
—Instyle Editors, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademark
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Emulating that has previously required a ton of detective work and a hodgepodge of products, but that changed with the 2025 launch of Stewart’s skin care brand Elm Biosciences and its inaugural A30 Elemental Serum.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Sockwell Circulator Moderate Graduated Compression Sock Sockwell is a popular compression sock brand, known for its special modular compression zones, targeting four areas of your feet, ankles, and legs for optimal support.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Oversized logos are giving way to cleaner, understated layers.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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And don’t be surprised by the resurfacing of sexy power suits, bold logos, and Matrix-esque cyberpunk chic—looks that dominated runways and red carpets in the late ‘90s, which was the last time Saturn was in the sign of the Ram.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Safavi said symbols of the state have been targeted nationwide.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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More importantly, the Venezuelan people deserve the chance to rebuild their society without fear and without being reduced to symbols in someone else's geopolitical argument.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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What was once associated with rebellion or niche subcultures has now blossomed into a lifestyle emblem that’s stylish, health-conscious, and culturally significant.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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He is elevated, isolated, burdened, deified--positioned as an emblem.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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But bitter infighting has also been its hallmark.—
John Otis,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2026
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Bell Buckle This town lives up to its positively adorable name with all the hallmarks of a nostalgic Southern community.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Trademark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademark. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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