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as in trademarks
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 stains
a mark of guilt or disgrace
always felt that her shabby clothes showed the brand of poverty
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as in swords
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 etches
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 brands
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Can a retail model built on volume and variety survive in an era of Amazon Prime and direct-to-consumer brands?
—Maura Brannigan, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Then over the last 10 to 15 years or so, a lot of brands would show up and activate that weren’t official festival sponsors.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Certain brands of that vintage can be manipulated in ways that later models can’t.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Outside of technology, Uthmeier also recommended that Floridians avoid other popular brands, including the fast fashion company SHEIN.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
In the 1990s, Randa began acquiring other brands including Woodstock Neckwear in London (1993) and Forsythe Neckwear in Canada (1995).
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
Two railway brands are shaping that revival, according to Saad.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Upgraders refers to current iPhone users who bought newer models, and switchers means new customers who previously had phones from different brands.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Think classic straight-leg black trousers from stalwarts like Nili Lotan and Theory, or the slouchy wide-leg silhouettes that brands like Toteme have perfected.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
The overarching idea, which brands like Adidas have played with to varying degrees of success, is that making everything out of a single material eliminates the need to strip castoff garments of fiddly buttons and zippers, a time-consuming and often expensive process.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
The overarching idea, which brands like Adidas have played with to varying degrees of success, is that making everything out of a single material eliminates the need to strip castoff garments of fiddly buttons and zippers, a time-consuming and often expensive process.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Hamas brands Duhine's group and others that operate in areas Israel still occupies as collaborators.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Dec. 2025
In 2024, Weiss joined the latter in opening the University of Austin, an institution in Texas that brands itself as a forum for classical ideas and open, uncensored debate.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025
Universal Products & Experiences looks after the Universal Monsters brands through retail and product experience deals.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
The map below shows which brands residents most want to see open in their state.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
The supply plan encompasses multiple sub-brands, including Qiyuan, Deepal, Avatr, and Uni, thereby positioning the technology for broader adoption across various vehicle segments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
Can a retail model built on volume and variety survive in an era of Amazon Prime and direct-to-consumer brands?
—Maura Brannigan, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Then over the last 10 to 15 years or so, a lot of brands would show up and activate that weren’t official festival sponsors.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Certain brands of that vintage can be manipulated in ways that later models can’t.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Outside of technology, Uthmeier also recommended that Floridians avoid other popular brands, including the fast fashion company SHEIN.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
In the 1990s, Randa began acquiring other brands including Woodstock Neckwear in London (1993) and Forsythe Neckwear in Canada (1995).
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
Two railway brands are shaping that revival, according to Saad.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Upgraders refers to current iPhone users who bought newer models, and switchers means new customers who previously had phones from different brands.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
In a lawsuit posted by Reuters, Estée Lauder accused Walmart of selling fake versions of popular skincare and fragrance products from Lauder brands Aveda, Clinique, La Mer, Le Labo, and Tom Ford, which are listed as plaintiffs.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Think classic straight-leg black trousers from stalwarts like Nili Lotan and Theory, or the slouchy wide-leg silhouettes that brands like Toteme have perfected.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
The overarching idea, which brands like Adidas have played with to varying degrees of success, is that making everything out of a single material eliminates the need to strip castoff garments of fiddly buttons and zippers, a time-consuming and often expensive process.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
The overarching idea, which brands like Adidas have played with to varying degrees of success, is that making everything out of a single material eliminates the need to strip castoff garments of fiddly buttons and zippers, a time-consuming and often expensive process.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Hamas brands Duhine's group and others that operate in areas Israel still occupies as collaborators.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Dec. 2025
In 2024, Weiss joined the latter in opening the University of Austin, an institution in Texas that brands itself as a forum for classical ideas and open, uncensored debate.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025
Universal Products & Experiences looks after the Universal Monsters brands through retail and product experience deals.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
The map below shows which brands residents most want to see open in their state.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brands
Noun
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Within the independent watchmaker’s recognizable framework are some of Louis Vuitton’s own trademarks.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2026
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Detroit Pistons at Golden State Warriors Detroit is hitting its city trademarks as its Pistons cruise atop the conference.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Peel-and-stick tiles are also more susceptible to surface damage (such as scratches and stains), so consider this when choosing where to install them.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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Emily Brontë’s novel is a book that stains — its emotions seep through generations, its hatreds metastasize, its love transforms into something unholy and permanent.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Little would the playwright have imagined that something yet to be invented called social media would one day be more powerful than swords, bullets and bombs.—
Sandeep Gopalan,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
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Fire in all its forms, literal and figurative and symbolic—the consuming ardor of desire, the irreversible incinerations of loss, the flaming swords of Genesis—is the central subject of Kelly Hoffer’s second collection Fire Series.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Kirby beautifully etches these notions into Miss Black America.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Double-check nutrition labels and ingredient lists to ensure there’s no added salt.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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Twenty-six other states have followed in California’s footsteps with legislation — some signed into law, others still in progress — that would either ban, restrict or require labels for artificial colorants.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Welsh and Griggs, like most culinary professionals, prefer honing steels and whetstones.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
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These findings, published in Corrosion Science, suggest that while current alloys fail under these conditions, a new class of steels can withstand temperatures up to 800°C (1472°F)—far exceeding typical reactor operating conditions.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The company also engraves the names of the two teams, the final score, the location of the game and its date on the trophy base.—
Paul Edward Parker,
The Providence Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Every watch represents almost a full year of work, and the watchmaker engraves his signature on a gold plaque inside the movement after final testing.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
24 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And the custardy texture somehow imprints a more pronounced, wholly pleasant sourness.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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One paddle literally imprints a word onto your skin.—
Alysia Reiner,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Brands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brands. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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