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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
Fans can catch highlights from the evening, including the trademark five-word speeches from the winners, across the Webbys’ social media accounts and at webbyawards.com.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
In 2015, Kraft Heinz changed the recipe of its trademark mac and cheese to use the same natural colors found in the European version of the product.
—Amelia Lucas,annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
Detroit’s trademark physicality disrupted the Knicks, and a dramatic disparity in free-throw attempts only compounded the problem.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
The eighty-one-year-old Crumb, dressed in a long dark coat and his trademark fedora and Coke-bottle glasses, looked over his drawings as if trying to place old acquaintances at a party.
—Bruce Handy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
In 2015, Kraft Heinz changed the recipe of its trademark mac and cheese to use the same natural colors found in the European version of the product.
—Amelia Lucas,annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
Detroit’s trademark physicality disrupted the Knicks, and a dramatic disparity in free-throw attempts only compounded the problem.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
The eighty-one-year-old Crumb, dressed in a long dark coat and his trademark fedora and Coke-bottle glasses, looked over his drawings as if trying to place old acquaintances at a party.
—Bruce Handy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademark
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Deliveries in the January-March period slid 13%, as the company lost ground to Chinese rivals, and Musk's political actions as a close adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump have damaged the brand.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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And this trio, featuring perfume, hand wash, and body lotion, makes a perfect entry point to the brand.—
Brie Schwartz,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2025
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This technology enables robots to identify recyclable materials by recognizing patterns in colors, textures, shapes and logos, spotting a stray plastic bottle in a sea of trash faster than any human.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Lynn’s Courrèges, meanwhile, look fantastic on her, what with their chunky block heels and logo over the square-ish toe.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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The illustration, which was styled to look like the cover of Time magazine, displayed the President’s fondness for crude symbols of power and wealth.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Southern Poverty Law Center tracks Confederate symbols and memorials displayed in publica spaces and across the country.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Puerto Rico and its flag, often used as a heretical emblem and a canvas for the brand’s designs, were deeply influenced by Maldonado’s early exposure to the culture.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Its peaks have been emblazoned on the country’s national emblem and its name has been lent to everything from rockets to power stations and, occasionally, the country itself.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2025
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Building through the heart of the pitch Since Slot first took to Liverpool’s dugout, fans were keen to identify the hallmarks of their new playing style under the Dutchman.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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These superheroes are hugely significant to Marvel; the publication of The Fantastic Four in 1961 kicked off the Marvel Era in comics, and Marvel’s First Family introduced what would later become hallmarks of Marvel storytelling: relatable characters with real, human drama.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Trademark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademark. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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