: a product that is made by a well-known company
clothing stores that sell name brands at low prices
: relating to or being a product that is made by a well-known company
name-brand clothing
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Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 13 May 2025
In the era of confrontational, hard-line politics espoused by both the Freedom Caucus and President Trump, the group’s name brand and network of influence can be a major boost to candidates.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
Leadership Brainery, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The boat is designed with high-end, name-brand equipment from fixtures to door hinges, and even the toilets.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
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Noun
About three quarters of the 70 store-brand products used in the test tasted just as good as the name brand, researchers found.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 13 May 2025
In the era of confrontational, hard-line politics espoused by both the Freedom Caucus and President Trump, the group’s name brand and network of influence can be a major boost to candidates.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Rankings such as those from U.S. News & World Report place heavy weight on graduation rates and peer assessments—categories that inherently benefit schools that enroll wealthier students and enjoy name-brand recognition.
—Leadership Brainery, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The boat is designed with high-end, name-brand equipment from fixtures to door hinges, and even the toilets.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
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“Name brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/name%20brand. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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