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as in brand
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
"Kleenex" is a trademark for a cleansing tissue
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as in logo
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark
the golden arches are a trademark of McDonald's
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Recent Examples of trademark
Cooper never explicitly raised Jordan’s name in connection with the museum due to trademark and right-of-publicity concerns.
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Amid the incredible automatism of the stage production (and life in general), Left Shark’s choreography mistakes spawned a wave of internet memes that made Katy Perry unhappy — until her lawyers saw the value and attempted to trademark Left Shark’s design.
—Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Needless to say, cuteness abounds, from those adorable Lumas to Luigi and Mario transformed into babies, minus their trademark mustaches.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Fans can watch special moments and the trademark 5-Word Speeches from the ceremony on the Webby Awards’ Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X (Twitter) and Facebook accounts.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Amid the incredible automatism of the stage production (and life in general), Left Shark’s choreography mistakes spawned a wave of internet memes that made Katy Perry unhappy — until her lawyers saw the value and attempted to trademark Left Shark’s design.
—Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Needless to say, cuteness abounds, from those adorable Lumas to Luigi and Mario transformed into babies, minus their trademark mustaches.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Fans can watch special moments and the trademark 5-Word Speeches from the ceremony on the Webby Awards’ Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X (Twitter) and Facebook accounts.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademark
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Rodman, too, has plenty of brand deals, including Adidas, Oakley and Red Bull, so will also see her annual income boosted.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The six-step Ritual is a must-do, preferably every day of your stay, and incorporates the brand’s mud mask, silica mask, algae mask, and more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The doughnut is finished with a cookies-and-creme-flavored buttercream dollop and a red chevron nod to the NASA logo.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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From that moment through the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory, the city has cycled through slogans and logos — but keeps coming back to the heart, including in the upcoming World Cup.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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During the 2002 World Cup, fans across Africa celebrated Senegal’s upset victory over defending champion France, its former colonizer, as a symbol of liberation.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Central to the story is Noah’s promise to Allie to one day restore a white house with blue shutters—an act that becomes a lasting symbol of devotion and attention to detail.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Chaiwalas, or street tea venders, have long been taken as emblems of the small-scale entrepreneurialism by which uneducated Indians can gain subsistence, and, in theory, something more.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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While the Tennessee Titans already shed their former colors and logos before the NFL Draft, with an entire event to showcase their new threads and emblem, the Rams are keeping their changes much more lowkey.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The ability to elevate simple ingredients through preservation became a hallmark of Roman gastronomy, showcasing pickling as both art and science.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Leather-on-leather is very much a Miley Cyrus hallmark.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Trademark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademark. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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