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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
Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, several outlets covered how garments destined for brands were piling up at airports in Bangladesh and India after Gulf carriers cancelled flights, with more than half of Bangladesh’s air cargo typically moving through Gulf hubs.
—Assef Shaikh, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Focus on kids Two beloved childhood drink brands — Capri Sun and Kool-Aid — are also seeing reinvestment, with the aim of targeting older kids and even adults.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Thorne The surge in interest in dietary supplements, which was a popular gifting category over the recent holiday season, has created an opportunity for major retailers like Walmart, Target and Amazon, consumer product companies like Nestlé and smaller brands like Thorne.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The division has worked on activations for global brands including the NFL’s Super Bowls, the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
While Sorce does have a large selection of its own signature scents, the store also carries a variety of other small, artisan brands including Pineward, Paraphrase Perfume and Deconstructing Eden.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
While Nordstrom curates its assortment, some beauty brands like Haruharu Wonder may be fulfilled by third-party sellers.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Mahan also picked up the support this week of Majority Democrats — a group formed last year that brands itself as the next-generation of leaders who are willing to break with the party status quo.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
The state argues Kalshi is a gambling operation that brands itself as a marketplace.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The state argues Kalshi is a gambling operation that brands itself as a marketplace.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
The mortgage issuer brands itself as a digital-first housing finance provider and uses AI to evaluate potential homeowners.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Puig referenced fragrance brands Carolina Herrera and Jean Paul Gaultier as standout performers, while Byredo witnessed double-digit growth in the niche fragrance category.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2026
Keep reading to see which brands our editors enjoyed the most.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
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
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The conservative media brands, which are coming off their biggest project to date in TV series The Pendragon Cycle, also gave comeback movie roles to Armie Hammer and Gina Carano after her exit from The Mandalorian.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, several outlets covered how garments destined for brands were piling up at airports in Bangladesh and India after Gulf carriers cancelled flights, with more than half of Bangladesh’s air cargo typically moving through Gulf hubs.
—Assef Shaikh, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Focus on kids Two beloved childhood drink brands — Capri Sun and Kool-Aid — are also seeing reinvestment, with the aim of targeting older kids and even adults.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Thorne The surge in interest in dietary supplements, which was a popular gifting category over the recent holiday season, has created an opportunity for major retailers like Walmart, Target and Amazon, consumer product companies like Nestlé and smaller brands like Thorne.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The division has worked on activations for global brands including the NFL’s Super Bowls, the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
While Sorce does have a large selection of its own signature scents, the store also carries a variety of other small, artisan brands including Pineward, Paraphrase Perfume and Deconstructing Eden.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
While Nordstrom curates its assortment, some beauty brands like Haruharu Wonder may be fulfilled by third-party sellers.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
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Continue scrolling through this story for their product recommendations and advice on shopping for cheap jeans, like what to look for, what to avoid, which trends are emerging, and which brands to trust.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Mahan also picked up the support this week of Majority Democrats — a group formed last year that brands itself as the next-generation of leaders who are willing to break with the party status quo.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
The state argues Kalshi is a gambling operation that brands itself as a marketplace.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The state argues Kalshi is a gambling operation that brands itself as a marketplace.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
The mortgage issuer brands itself as a digital-first housing finance provider and uses AI to evaluate potential homeowners.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Puig referenced fragrance brands Carolina Herrera and Jean Paul Gaultier as standout performers, while Byredo witnessed double-digit growth in the niche fragrance category.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2026
Keep reading to see which brands our editors enjoyed the most.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brands
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Today, three-quarters of a century after Big Spork entered the corporate landscape, spork patents and trademarks are long expired or genericized.—
James Stout,
Outside,
29 Mar. 2026
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Testimony by Termini and Miles is intended to directly rebut DraftKings’ assertions and to help convince Judge Pratt that DraftKings’ use of NCAA trademarks is atypical, unauthorized and warranting of a TRO.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Designed with convenience and your busy lifestyle in mind, MY MAGIC CARPET rugs protect floors from scratches, spills and stains.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Our editors tested over a dozen shower cleaners to find the ones that are most effective at removing soap scum and water stains.—
Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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From fire irons to swords, guns to clothes airers, Nesbø — who wrote the screenplay himself — finds a myriad ways to dispatch his unlucky victims, a significant number of whom also lose limbs before bleeding out.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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The splendid Nezu Museum houses a collection of Asian art and antiquities ranging from paintings to samurai swords, with a traditional tea room and beautiful grounds to explore, too.—
Stephen Kelly,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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Kirby beautifully etches these notions into Miss Black America.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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Beshear, a former state attorney general, noted that many other items already contain warning labels, including cosmetics, personal hygiene products and household cleaners.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Under his stewardship, Mottola expanded Sony’s global reach in more than 60 countries, tripled the company’s revenue, and signed Shakira, New Kids on the Block, the Dixie Chicks, Ricky Martin, and Marc Anthony, among many others, to the company’s labels.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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The songs spread outward from Morris’ small voice like paper towel blots.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 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
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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
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“Brands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brands. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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