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as in trademark
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 stain
a mark of guilt or disgrace
always felt that her shabby clothes showed the brand of poverty
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as in sword
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 to etch
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 brand
Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
In 2023, the brand partnered with the Chinese Women’s National Football Team, providing outfits for the 23-player squad and delegates while traveling and at formal events.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
Glossy and Shiny Finishes Polished floors have officially been branded outdated in 2025.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
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Noun
In ways both good and bad, Onside, MLS and Apple TV’s brand new docuseries, feels a lot like the league itself.
—Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
In 2023, the brand partnered with the Chinese Women’s National Football Team, providing outfits for the 23-player squad and delegates while traveling and at formal events.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
Kelly also aimed her attacks against Democrats, branding them as controlling elites targeting people with less power.
—Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
Glossy and Shiny Finishes Polished floors have officially been branded outdated in 2025.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand
Noun
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This seemingly frustrated Mullenweg, who accused WPE of abusing the WordPress trademark to charge customers for access to WordPress' free tools.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
26 Feb. 2025
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Slavin and Faber did a tremendous job eliminating Canada’s chances all night, including earlier in overtime when Faber twice used his trademark great gap and stick to knock pucks from McDavid upon entries.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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For a president who came into office claiming that human rights would be at the crux of his foreign policy, Biden's inability to hold Azerbaijan responsible for its war crimes and atrocities will be a stain on his legacy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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There’s a reserved spot in hell for the s*** stains pursuing this vile campaign to erase trans people.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Feb. 2025
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However, experts think this particular sword is linked to the Vandals, a Germanic group associated with the Przeworsk culture in central and southern Poland.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Vice President’s speech took an agreeable detour, referencing Vance’s recent visit to Les Invalides where the Marquis de Lafayette’s sword was on display.—
London Business School,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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They are etched on the plaque and also in the hearts and minds of our students.—
Grant H. Cornwell,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Durant continues to etch his name into NBA history books.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
12 Feb. 2025
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In 2020, New Guards Group — the Farfetch division currently undergoing a restructuring and debt management process under Italian bankruptcy law — bought a controlling stake in the label.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
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Tropicana also narrowed the label to fit the more compact bottle.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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The series is so cyclical - don’t let the current 2-7 9 year mark against the Irish taint the outlook of the series.—
Antonio Morales,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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When positioned in the right spot, the arm can tease your testicles as well as your perineum (also known as your taint).—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
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This follows his recent move to impose a 10% tariff on Chinese imports and a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum earlier this month.—
Daksh Grover,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Trump has also proposed separate sectoral tariffs on autos, pharmaceutical drugs and computer chips, in addition to having already imposed 25% steel and aluminum tariffs with no avenues to provide exceptions or exemptions.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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In the study, published in the journal Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences, a team of researchers has demonstrated that stone artifacts found in certain caves in the Levant were deliberately engraved with geometric patterns.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Finally, the third and final build of Bilgin’s 263-foot superyacht series, Al Reem, completed the triumvirate, clearly engraving the boutique yacht builder’s status as a leader within the industry.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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