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as in brands
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 logos
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 trademarks
Today, three-quarters of a century after Big Spork entered the corporate landscape, spork patents and trademarks are long expired or genericized.
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James Stout, Outside, 29 Mar. 2026
Testimony by Termini and Miles is intended to directly rebut DraftKings’ assertions and to help convince Judge Pratt that DraftKings’ use of NCAA trademarks is atypical, unauthorized and warranting of a TRO.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Kalshi announced a $1 billion perfect bracket challenge on Monday without mentioning the NCAA or March Madness, a pair of NCAA trademarks.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Kalshi announced a $1 billion perfect bracket challenge on Monday without mentioning the NCAA or March Madness, a pair of NCAA trademarks.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Fritz’s high tennis IQ and fiery competitiveness have long been trademarks.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
His toughness and physicality are trademarks of his game, and make sense for coach Rod Brind’Amour’s lineup.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The new trademarks cover a laundry list of travel merchandise, including carry-on bags, flight suits, aircraft fueling, pet carriers and plastic slippers to keep socks clean when going through security.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Trump’s attempts to rename other buildings, like the Kennedy Center, while in office haven’t used trademarks or licensing agreements.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
James Stout, Outside, 29 Mar. 2026
Testimony by Termini and Miles is intended to directly rebut DraftKings’ assertions and to help convince Judge Pratt that DraftKings’ use of NCAA trademarks is atypical, unauthorized and warranting of a TRO.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Kalshi announced a $1 billion perfect bracket challenge on Monday without mentioning the NCAA or March Madness, a pair of NCAA trademarks.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Kalshi announced a $1 billion perfect bracket challenge on Monday without mentioning the NCAA or March Madness, a pair of NCAA trademarks.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Fritz’s high tennis IQ and fiery competitiveness have long been trademarks.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
His toughness and physicality are trademarks of his game, and make sense for coach Rod Brind’Amour’s lineup.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The new trademarks cover a laundry list of travel merchandise, including carry-on bags, flight suits, aircraft fueling, pet carriers and plastic slippers to keep socks clean when going through security.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Trump’s attempts to rename other buildings, like the Kennedy Center, while in office haven’t used trademarks or licensing agreements.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademarks
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While Sorce does have a large selection of its own signature scents, the store also carries a variety of other small, artisan brands including Pineward, Paraphrase Perfume and Deconstructing Eden.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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As consumers and brands wrestle with how to approach the rapidly advancing tech, the brand is taking a stance against it.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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Before the three scientists’ work, chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans were largely abstract animals to most people – zoo exhibits, textbook illustrations, evolutionary symbols.—
Mireya Mayor,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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The movie’s rage is righteous, its symbols profound.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Chaiwalas, or street tea venders, have long been taken as emblems of the small-scale entrepreneurialism by which uneducated Indians can gain subsistence, and, in theory, something more.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The two became emblems of a schism.—
Gaby Del Valle,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Adaptability and community have always been hallmarks of our company.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Where dancing on sticky living room floors, sneaking beers from your parents' refrigerator and bumping music on stereos were hallmarks of adolescence.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Trademarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademarks. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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