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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
Alana Sandel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
These roles ensure her presence remains embedded in the strategic direction of the brand, even as day-to-day editorial oversight transitions to a new generation.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 23 July 2025
Lesions in navels, ears, dehorning or branding sites.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2025
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Noun
Alana Sandel is a Chief Experience Officer at Marketing For Wellness, an agency committed to supporting brands that stand for well-being.
—Alana Sandel, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
These roles ensure her presence remains embedded in the strategic direction of the brand, even as day-to-day editorial oversight transitions to a new generation.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Verb
Beyond flattery, the art of the deal with Trump often entails payoffs — investments in his meme coins and tokens, in Trump family crypto and real estate ventures, in branding opportunities.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 23 July 2025
Lesions in navels, ears, dehorning or branding sites.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand
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The 55-year-old recently had a one-of-a-kind Blue Diamond statue made of his trademark victory celebration sold via auction for $30,000 through UFC Collectives by Memento Exclusives.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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In many instances, a boilerplate complaint will outline allegations against counterfeiters, who have committed the highest level of trademark infringement, according to Sarah Fackrell, a professor of intellectual property law at the Chicago-Kent College of Law.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
30 July 2025
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Curious how a simple coffee stain could inspire cutting-edge diagnostics and revolutionize at-home testing?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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Regularly maintaining your granite countertops is crucial to prevent stains, scratches, and dullness.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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In Dune, Momoa's character is the sword master and mentor to Timothée Chalamet's character, Paul Atreides.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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The detailed survey revealed, among other things, an extensive hull structure, multiple iron cannons, swords, muskets, copper cauldrons and some sealed chests whose contents remain unknown, Historic England said in a press release.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
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While etched teeth work fine for harder foods like potatoes, hard cheeses and root vegetables, stamped teeth are better suited to soft cheeses.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
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There's a dual scale system featuring 0.1-mm and 1/64-inch interpolation precisely laser etched.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
29 July 2025
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Rocky’s character is an aspiring rapper, while Washington’s runs a respected record label, Stackin Hits, and is the heir apparent to Quincy Jones.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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Look to labels like Ferragamo and By Malene Birger now for experiments in craft and texture; Alaïa, Fforme, and Róhe for takes on expressive shape.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
31 July 2025
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Some argued that, given the presumptive unethical taint of such collections, human remains should be buried or otherwise respectfully disposed of.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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That realization tends to color behavior, and taints the findings.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
17 June 2025
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Trump has hit cars and auto parts with a 25% customs tax, and steel and aluminum with a rate double that.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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Even if reciprocal tariffs are struck down, Trump could pivot to other statutes, such as Section 232 (covering steel, aluminum, and cars), though these have even stricter legal guardrails and could invite further litigation.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
25 July 2025
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Technical and aesthetic highlights include the ratchet wheel adorned with solarization and engraved with the brand name, as well as the constant-force escapement bridge.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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This numbered edition, priced at 35,000 euros, is engraved with the name of the three winning drivers of the race alongside the name of the buyer.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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