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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
All trademarks and copyrights of the Atlanta Dream and WNBA are used by permission.
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AJC.com, 10 May 2026
Actor Matthew McConaughey sought and last year obtained trademarks for audio and video clips, including in his films.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Any restaurant names or trademarks in the names of our recipes are included solely for reference and do not indicate any authorization or approval by their owners.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Other celebrities like Matthew McConaughey are similarly securing trademarks on their voices and images, establishing a new protective infrastructure as the entertainment industry confronts the rapidly evolving threat of AI exploitation.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Swift is following in the footsteps of actor Matthew McConaughey, who filed eight similar trademarks over the past several months to protect his famous Texan drawl and image.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
This time, instead of new music, Swift’s legal team filed three new trademarks, seemingly to protect her from AI re-creations.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Historically, trademarks aren’t designed to protect an individual’s general likeness, voice or persona.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Even if Swift is granted her most recent trademarks, there are few avenues for creators to challenge AI reproductions across borders.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
AJC.com, 10 May 2026
Actor Matthew McConaughey sought and last year obtained trademarks for audio and video clips, including in his films.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Any restaurant names or trademarks in the names of our recipes are included solely for reference and do not indicate any authorization or approval by their owners.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Other celebrities like Matthew McConaughey are similarly securing trademarks on their voices and images, establishing a new protective infrastructure as the entertainment industry confronts the rapidly evolving threat of AI exploitation.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Swift is following in the footsteps of actor Matthew McConaughey, who filed eight similar trademarks over the past several months to protect his famous Texan drawl and image.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
This time, instead of new music, Swift’s legal team filed three new trademarks, seemingly to protect her from AI re-creations.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Historically, trademarks aren’t designed to protect an individual’s general likeness, voice or persona.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Even if Swift is granted her most recent trademarks, there are few avenues for creators to challenge AI reproductions across borders.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademarks
Noun
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The first brands to sign on are all overseas phone makers.—
Florence Ion,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2026
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Buy from reputable brands that do third-party testing.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The history wonks upstairs tell us that ancient Egyptians considered butterflies to be symbols of eternity, souls and divine transformation.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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For more than a century, the swans at Lake Eola have been among the most iconic symbols of the city of Orlando.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Others have opted to place banners in the stands or sponsor emblems on seatbacks.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2026
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As Akhavan speaks, the absurdity of reading the lilies as emblems of colonialism is impossible to ignore.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Drums, whistles, trumpets, singing, dancing and face paint were the hallmarks of a World Cup game.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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The Houthi movement in Yemen claimed responsibility, though the attack also bore hallmarks of Iranian involvement.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Trademarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademarks. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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