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trademarks

noun

plural of trademark
1
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 Adams said customers have come to associate Uncrustables’ design trademarks with the brand. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 There were no advertising agencies or corporate trademarks in Bronze Age Arabia. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 Are there trademarks, funding announcements or product launches that suggest urgency? — Michael Gargiulo, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 As to the Cubs’ trademarks, the team maintains Wrigley View Rooftop has used them without permission and has sparked consumer confusion as to whether the Cubs are selling the rooftop tickets. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Buc-ee's draws controversy for lawsuits Buc-ee's has drawn controversy in recent weeks for a string of lawsuits tied to its trademarks. — James Powel, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 Diamond rings and Baily's beads These are trademarks of totality, but require care to see. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026 All played with the kinds of intensity and verve that have become trademarks of young players associated with United. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 July 2026 All trademarks and copyrights of the Atlanta Dream and WNBA are used by permission. — AJC.com, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademarks
  1. brands
  2. symbols
  3. emblems
  4. hallmarks
Noun
  • Follower count became the shortcut brands used to decide who was worth paying, how much a partnership might cost and how much attention a campaign could potentially generate.
    — Sergi Cerrato, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • At the end of the day, of course, the list is for brands, marketers, creator businesses and other media professionals looking to understand the current landscape.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of brands
Noun
  • College football Saturdays run on repetition, with the same soundtrack, symbols and rituals repeated so faithfully that generations of fans know the cues.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • America’s sense of security was smashed with apocalyptic fury Tuesday when the most destructive and meticulously planned terror attack in history shattered two of the country’s most potent symbols.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of symbols
Noun
  • People choose emblems, like a star or a flower, for a little flair.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The moment taps a broader wartime tradition in Ukraine, where heroic dogs, cats and rescuers become national emblems — and American gestures of solidarity carry growing political weight.
    — Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of emblems
Noun
  • But all the other hallmarks of Traitors will be there, including host Alan Cumming and a Thursday night time slot.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Midcentury hallmarks include post-and-beam construction with interesting circles and curves breaking up the strong linearity, an open floor plan, and walls of glass providing a seamless connection to the outdoors.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of hallmarks

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“Trademarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademarks. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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