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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
Fritz’s high tennis IQ and fiery competitiveness have long been trademarks.
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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
The trademarks could require DTTM Operations to be included in the financing of licensing deals.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 17 Feb. 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.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
The 14-time Grammy winner, whose record-breaking Eras Tour became the highest-grossing concert tour of all time, maintains more than 175 live trademarks as part of her expansive intellectual property portfolio.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The store started the process of registering trademarks in 2000, but their website states that 2012 was Blind Date With a Book’s official first year.
—Jess Decourcy Hinds
february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
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
The trademarks could require DTTM Operations to be included in the financing of licensing deals.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 17 Feb. 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.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
The 14-time Grammy winner, whose record-breaking Eras Tour became the highest-grossing concert tour of all time, maintains more than 175 live trademarks as part of her expansive intellectual property portfolio.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The store started the process of registering trademarks in 2000, but their website states that 2012 was Blind Date With a Book’s official first year.
—Jess Decourcy Hinds
february 13, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademarks
Noun
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The sedan is a brash bet that the two old-guard brands can succeed where others have struggled.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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One of the best names in the category is Midleton Very Rare, an annual luxury release that is produced at the eponymous distillery where other major brands are made, and the brand just announced the launch of the new 2026 edition of this exceptional Irish whiskey.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
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Strange rituals conducted by children unfold on the beach; dance parties at the big club devolve into fever dream bacchanals; cryptic, threatening symbols appear near the rental house.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The group was told not to wear visible Jewish symbols.—
Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Business emblems have permeated pro sports—sewn onto jerseys, stamped onto equipment, digitally plastered behind players.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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On the contrary, even its most outlandish and grotesque inventions are portrayed tastefully, with a sheen of aesthetic refinement that turns the most intensely emotional moments into emblems of emotion.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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History, luxury, and a wellness philosophy are the hallmarks of the F ZEEN ATHENS adults-only hotel.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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Anderson’s hallmarks are always easy to recognize, manifesting in different ways across Dior, his eponymous label, and his partnership with Uniqlo.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Trademarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademarks. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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