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as in trademark
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
a company that was sued for using a name that was very similar to a rival's brand
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as in stain
a mark of guilt or disgrace
always felt that her shabby clothes showed the brand of poverty
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as in sword
a hand weapon with a length of metal sharpened on one or both sides and usually tapered to a sharp point
on the battlefield lies our hero, slain by some fell brand
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as in to etch
to produce a vivid impression of
the exact words my father spoke as he left us are branded in my memory
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Recent Examples of brand
Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The recall covers two brands of enoki mushrooms, according to the notices, which were sold in 150-gram bags and had product samples that tested positive for listeria bacteria.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
All the while, as a younger sibling, Dua is shut out of major conversations (sometimes literally, as bedroom doors are closed in her face and important decisions are made without her), branding her an outsider even in her own home.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 May 2026
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Noun
This one-stop shop luxury startup is one of India’s fastest-growing ultra-premium mobility and lifestyle brands for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, built around the idea that luxury transportation should be as accessible as booking a hotel room online.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The recall covers two brands of enoki mushrooms, according to the notices, which were sold in 150-gram bags and had product samples that tested positive for listeria bacteria.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Verb
With Wednesday’s announcement, McDonald’s Park will join the pantheon of Chicago sports venues branded with corporate monikers, including Wrigley Field, United Center and Rate Field.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
All the while, as a younger sibling, Dua is shut out of major conversations (sometimes literally, as bedroom doors are closed in her face and important decisions are made without her), branding her an outsider even in her own home.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand
Noun
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Pairing a trademark blue beret with his thick European accent, Grgich dazzled Napa Valley visitors.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
15 May 2026
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Yes, the suite is decorated with Chaplin’s trademark bowler hats.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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There are so many different stain colors on the market.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
13 May 2026
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Will homemade detergent work on tough stains?—
Ryan Brennan
May 13,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Eventually, face masks and lightweight swords gave us a taste of the back-and-forth ‘combat’ that define the sport.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Man on a hike uncovers gold sword relic hidden under tree.—
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FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Thoroughbred horse trainer Brittany Russell is the latest woman with a chance to etch her name into horse racing history when the Preakness kicks off in Maryland this weekend.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Misiorowski continues to etch his name into MLB’s annals for velocity.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Several Ziploc bags of raw frozen meat did not have date markings or labels during the inspection at this market in Pendleton Heights.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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The actress and filmmaker attended the red carpet as a guest during the 79th Cannes Film Festival in a black patent pair from the label, taking the transparent-heel idea away from the PVC mule and into a sculpted wedge.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
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The good news is that the gala survived its Bezos taint.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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There’s a purity here, the course free from the taint of bureaucracy governing so much of the academy.—
Peter Wayne Moe,
Longreads,
26 Mar. 2026
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Badly run local governments, keen to massage numbers as well as find avenues for the huge oversupply of concrete and steel, compounded the problem.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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There were several matches that featured fireworks, TV quality productions, multiple champions and even a steel cage match to cap the night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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There's even a nod to analog detail with depth of field lines decoratively engraved on the case and a read button that resembles a shutter release.—
Shirl Leigh
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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His name, though, wasn’t engraved on the Stanley Cup.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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