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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
Monty Davis, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2025
And a magnificent hotel in London also has a halo effect on the brand which operates it.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Ewan Spence, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The reason this current group was swiftly branded as a ‘golden generation’ wasn’t just to get over the heartbreak of missing out on qualification for the 2018 World Cup.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Over time, Hallmark revolutionized the greeting card industry by standardizing the practice of placing its brand on the back of each card.
—Monty Davis, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2025
And a magnificent hotel in London also has a halo effect on the brand which operates it.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
The first is that the code is running on the older Pixel Fold, which wasn’t branded with a model number when it was released in 2023.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The reason this current group was swiftly branded as a ‘golden generation’ wasn’t just to get over the heartbreak of missing out on qualification for the 2018 World Cup.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Noun
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The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board determined that DC Swim Week-Miami Swim Week The Shows had improperly registered the Miami Swim Week trademark and its use of the phrase was causing consumer confusion, the company said.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Jason Kelce is already showing his newest little one his trademark sense of humor.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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No one wants a yellow stain on their outdoor furniture.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Mar. 2025
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Allow 5-10 minutes for the hydrogen peroxide to penetrate and break down the stain, then wash with hot, soapy water and dry thoroughly.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Mar. 2025
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Trade War Adds Recession Risks U.S. tariff threats and trade policies have been weaponized to advance U.S. geopolitical conflict deterrence and economic statecraft, acting as the sword and shield of economic security to support U.S. self-sufficiency and undercut Chinese economic power.—
Jason Schenker,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Wielding Excalibur, the sword of myth, Gawain grows more powerful as the sun rises, reaching peak strength at midday.—
Alan Yuhas,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The words were etched in four languages, scratched into the edge of the pale wood by at least a dozen different hands, perhaps over the course of decades.—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Mar. 2025
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As soon as the celebrations started, City players headed down the tunnel, disappointment etched on their faces.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Many common brands include sugar or other additives, so read the label to find a variety that's low in sugar and sodium.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Horror label Blumhouse brought four new films to tantalize global theater owners on Tuesday, which will roll out steadily through 2025.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Catholicism offers ritual without the tedium of rationality; anarchism offers revolutionary action against inequality without the taint of materialism, the prospect of personal gain.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Driving the news: Researchers from Oregon State sent a bunch of Oregon pinot — some with smoke taint, some smoke-free — over to New Zealand for a taste test.—
Kale Williams,
Axios,
12 Feb. 2025
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The coated steel table and chair are a visual feast for the eyes and work just as well outdoors as in.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
28 Mar. 2025
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It’s been a rollercoaster ride with the European Union also now affected by charges on steel and aluminum imports, with further ones threatened on wine and spirits.—
Nick Thomas,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Its packaging, a jewel-like blue bottle engraved with a golden lotus, looks like it was plucked from a fantasy apothecary in the night sky.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
13 Mar. 2025
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The model wore a gray vest with light blue pinstripes, cutout vents, sharp lapels, and gold buttons engraved with Westwood’s telltale orb insignia.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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