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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
His trademark cool was sidelined by a more demonstrative style, closer to the theatrical sensibilities of 2Pac than the muted menace that once defined him.
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Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2026
His trademark smirk visible for NBA fans to see.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The trademark for the Winkie, which was only filed during the competition, can be found under US Trademark Registration Number 1363286.
—Jonathan Odden, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The brand first filed the trademark lawsuit in January against Wyn Wiley, who performs under the stage name Pattie Gonia.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 2 June 2026
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Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2026
His trademark smirk visible for NBA fans to see.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The trademark for the Winkie, which was only filed during the competition, can be found under US Trademark Registration Number 1363286.
—Jonathan Odden, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The brand first filed the trademark lawsuit in January against Wyn Wiley, who performs under the stage name Pattie Gonia.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademark
Noun
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The market is healthy, and brands are catering to an exacting set of demands.—
Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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If anything, the incident has become part of brand Beckham mythology; an early indication of David and Victoria’s fashion-forwardness and media savvy that has morphed into today’s multimillion-dollar sport, beauty and business empire.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The beloved 35-year-old Florida Ficus at the entrance is the impetus for the iconic logo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Spanish graphic designer, illustrator and sculptor, Peret, sketched the brand’s first logo, while architect Tonet Sunyer designed the first Desigual store in Ibiza’s port in 1986, a moment the brand is now celebrating 40 years later.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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The palace is a fantasia, with a courtyard that does not lead to any rooms and three towers topped by onion domes—the tallest of which was dedicated to Stockalper’s namesake, Kaspar, of the Three Magi, and adorned by symbols of the sun.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The drinks cabinet became a symbol of arrival, achievement and adulthood.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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It was tempered only by a parallel movement to celebrate Garrincha’s life and to restate, one last time and for future generations, the reasons for his status as a national emblem.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Kara Jakubik, a 17-year-old Life Scout with Scouting America and an Ambassador with Girl Scouts, spent the morning with other volunteers walking through rows of headstones searching for symbols, such as military branch emblems.—
Abigail Dollins,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
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Those of us dedicated to strengthening American democracy have long supported the hallmarks of a free and fair society, including a vibrant civil society, an independent press, quality civics education, and elections run with integrity.—
Sarita Gupta,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Abel’s $10 billion investment in Alphabet also echoes a hallmark of Buffett’s deal-making style.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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“Trademark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademark. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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