nameplate
noun
name·plate
ˈnām-ˌplāt 
: something (such as a plate or plaque) bearing a name (as of a resident or manufacturer)
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Redesigns are a chance for automakers to revitalize a nameplate.
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Consumers have their choice of about 450 nameplates in the country already.
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Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
When Staios spoke to the media Monday, Sens fans were already ripping the Tkachuk nameplate off their jerseys and setting fire to his bobblehead.
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Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The Elements return will come 18 years after the iconic nameplate died.
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
24 June 2026
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Consumers have their choice of about 450 nameplates in the country already.
—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
When Staios spoke to the media Monday, Sens fans were already ripping the Tkachuk nameplate off their jerseys and setting fire to his bobblehead.
—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The Elements return will come 18 years after the iconic nameplate died.
—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
24 June 2026
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“Nameplate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nameplate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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