: a product that is made by a well-known company
clothing stores that sell name brands at low prices
: relating to or being a product that is made by a well-known company
name-brand clothing
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Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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
Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Netflix generally doesn’t release production costs of any of its hundreds of programs, but premium series such as Black Doves, especially with name-brand stars Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw, typically cost $5 million to $10 million per episode to produce, plus more to market.
—David Bloom, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Noun
While earning a college degree, especially in a prestigious college, can have its benefits, including access to the alumni network and name brand recognition, studies show that the early career earnings of those who attended a more selective versus a less selective college were almost similar.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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
Adjective
From smart, casual-looking polos made for a tropical vacation, to name-brand travel essentials like Calvin Klein’s underwear, these Prime member deals feature price reductions up to 62 percent off.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Netflix generally doesn’t release production costs of any of its hundreds of programs, but premium series such as Black Doves, especially with name-brand stars Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw, typically cost $5 million to $10 million per episode to produce, plus more to market.
—David Bloom, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Name brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/name%20brand. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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