name brand

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noun

: a product that is made by a well-known company

clothing stores that sell name brands at low prices

name-brand

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adjective

: relating to or being a product that is made by a well-known company

name-brand clothing

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Noun

Although there are plenty of Ugg lookalikes around, one shopper said the name brand is worth it for the quality. —

Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2024 Large media markets with name brand football teams have been snatched up by the Power 4 conferences, leaving very little real estate remaining to poach. —

Karen Weaver, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024

Adjective

Selecting these honorees is a balancing act, with awards shows looking for people who are deserving, yes, but also carry some name-brand recognition that will attract a wider audience. —

Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024 And while non-brand-name products at most supermarkets are often shunted to the side in favor of their name-brand counterparts, at Trader Joe’s their products are front and center in unique, eye-catching packaging. —

Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for name brand