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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
Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Her business ventures now include equity deals, podcasting, and investments in consumer brands like SipMargs.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
From classic plaids and heritage checks to bright florals and polka dots, brands are embracing print as a statement.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
From Noise To Intent In the quest for transactions and eyeballs, brands often inundate users with irrelevant and distracting messages that contribute to more noise than meaningful engagement.
—Rajiv Shesh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Tyson Foods said the change will affect a number of brands, including Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Wright, State Fair, Aidells, IBP and others.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
Customers can anticipate reductions of between 5% and 40% on items that are shopped for most, from Italian bread to chicken broth – national and company brands, the Herald reported late last month.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Executives also highlighted ongoing international expansion across multiple brands.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Most brands cash in on the appeal of new fashions by constantly changing designs and churning out new colors and cuts each season.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
This offers brands the flexibility of producing a wider number of colors and less of it.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
The state brands anyone caught aiding them as hostile, but anyone who delivers them will be hailed a hero.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
This group brands itself under the name ShinyHunters.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
There’s a changing of the guard at the top of niche fragrance brands Parfums de Marly and Initio Parfums Privés.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
But underperforming restaurant brands remain a special source of fascination for Biglari.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Her business ventures now include equity deals, podcasting, and investments in consumer brands like SipMargs.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
From classic plaids and heritage checks to bright florals and polka dots, brands are embracing print as a statement.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
From Noise To Intent In the quest for transactions and eyeballs, brands often inundate users with irrelevant and distracting messages that contribute to more noise than meaningful engagement.
—Rajiv Shesh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Tyson Foods said the change will affect a number of brands, including Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Wright, State Fair, Aidells, IBP and others.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
Customers can anticipate reductions of between 5% and 40% on items that are shopped for most, from Italian bread to chicken broth – national and company brands, the Herald reported late last month.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Executives also highlighted ongoing international expansion across multiple brands.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Disney brands itself as America’s storyteller, the entertainment empire founded in California and expanded across the United States.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Most brands cash in on the appeal of new fashions by constantly changing designs and churning out new colors and cuts each season.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
This offers brands the flexibility of producing a wider number of colors and less of it.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
The state brands anyone caught aiding them as hostile, but anyone who delivers them will be hailed a hero.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
This group brands itself under the name ShinyHunters.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
There’s a changing of the guard at the top of niche fragrance brands Parfums de Marly and Initio Parfums Privés.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brands
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One of the most recent cases includes the high court’s 2017 decision in Matal v Tam, in which the justices ruled that a law preventing trademarks of disparaging terms was unconstitutional under the First Amendment.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Twenty One Pilots filed a complaint Tuesday in California’s central district, alleging that Temu has infringed on its trademarks and engaged in unfair competition.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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The rug is suitable for high-traffic areas and is designed with durability in mind, with low-pile fabric that doesn’t shed and resists stains.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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How To Remove Deodorant Stains As with most stains, speed is your best friend.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Clowns entertain crowds at local fairs by twisting skinny balloons into poodles and swords.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Speakers hidden in the foliage blared a soaring melody suggestive of a heroic quest involving swords.—
Bianca Bosker,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kirby beautifully etches these notions into Miss Black America.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The two labels have just unveiled five distinct interpretations of the beloved shoe, taking its price from a humble $55 to a whopping $490.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Sources previously told Billboard that several major labels had also been in talks with Jones, but ultimately walked away with respect to their collective copyright lawsuit against Suno last year.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
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For example, stainless steel has the addition of chromium to add rust resistance, while alloy steels might add nickel, copper, or aluminum to serve as construction material.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Nickel is primarily used to make stainless steel and other alloy steels, as well as batteries.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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The stigmas of the mother-son relationship belong to a bygone world.—
Sam Sussman
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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The National Alliance on Mental Health said barriers to services based on socioeconomic backgrounds, stigmas surrounding mental health and provider bias can cause inequalities in care and lead to misdiagnosis or people not receiving care at all.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
6 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Brands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brands. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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