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as in trademarks
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 stains
a mark of guilt or disgrace
always felt that her shabby clothes showed the brand of poverty
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as in swords
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 etches
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 brands
Felicia Campbell, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Research also found that even vehicles with the upgrade still showed higher theft or vandalism claim rates compared to many other brands, because thieves may attempt break-ins even if full theft isn’t successful, according to IIHS Crash Testing.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
These brands and founders are choosing who matters enough to be included from day one.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
In a new Consumer Reports (CR) investigation, a team of researchers tested 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes from popular brands, finding that heavy metal contamination is more common than traditionally thought, flagging new concerns about how healthy these health products actually are.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
LuxExperience operates the Mytheresa, Net-a-porter and Mr Porter luxury website brands as well as Yoox and The Outnet off-price sites.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Indeed, there’s a precedent, and continuing pride, in French prep prioritizing its own homegrown brands, with Lacoste standing out as the preeminent example.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Real Madrid, one of football’s most famous brands, could soon be sold, at least in part.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
European manufacturers still have the edge in terms of their service networks, Rauhut says, but Chinese brands are an increasingly attractive fleet proposition.
—Andrew Saunders, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
The map below shows which brands residents most want to see open in their state.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Studios brands under backing from Oaktree Capital Management, looks to expand its footprint across streaming platforms and international markets with its library of more than 70,000 titles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
While water bottle brands Hydro Flask and Stanley still have huge, dedicated fan bases, Owala was the clear frontrunner this year.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
But the restaurant has been the nexus for violence in the town that brands itself as one of America's safest cities.
—Robert Anglen, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Disney brands itself as America’s storyteller, the entertainment empire founded in California and expanded across the United States.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Most brands cash in on the appeal of new fashions by constantly changing designs and churning out new colors and cuts each season.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
This offers brands the flexibility of producing a wider number of colors and less of it.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
The annual event offers unlimited food and drink samples from both local restaurants and national brands, wineries, distilleries and breweries, along with mixology classes and a culinary stage where chefs will share tips and tricks.
—Felicia Campbell, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Research also found that even vehicles with the upgrade still showed higher theft or vandalism claim rates compared to many other brands, because thieves may attempt break-ins even if full theft isn’t successful, according to IIHS Crash Testing.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
These brands and founders are choosing who matters enough to be included from day one.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
In a new Consumer Reports (CR) investigation, a team of researchers tested 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes from popular brands, finding that heavy metal contamination is more common than traditionally thought, flagging new concerns about how healthy these health products actually are.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
LuxExperience operates the Mytheresa, Net-a-porter and Mr Porter luxury website brands as well as Yoox and The Outnet off-price sites.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Indeed, there’s a precedent, and continuing pride, in French prep prioritizing its own homegrown brands, with Lacoste standing out as the preeminent example.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Real Madrid, one of football’s most famous brands, could soon be sold, at least in part.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
European manufacturers still have the edge in terms of their service networks, Rauhut says, but Chinese brands are an increasingly attractive fleet proposition.
—Andrew Saunders, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
Take French brand Sandro, which staged its event at the Bibliothèque Nationale Richelieu, a venue previously used by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton brands Celine and Kenzo.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
The map below shows which brands residents most want to see open in their state.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Studios brands under backing from Oaktree Capital Management, looks to expand its footprint across streaming platforms and international markets with its library of more than 70,000 titles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
While water bottle brands Hydro Flask and Stanley still have huge, dedicated fan bases, Owala was the clear frontrunner this year.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
But the restaurant has been the nexus for violence in the town that brands itself as one of America's safest cities.
—Robert Anglen, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Disney brands itself as America’s storyteller, the entertainment empire founded in California and expanded across the United States.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Most brands cash in on the appeal of new fashions by constantly changing designs and churning out new colors and cuts each season.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
This offers brands the flexibility of producing a wider number of colors and less of it.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brands
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The court also affirmed that Nicklaus Companies may continue using its existing trademarks, including the Golden Bear logo, but without exclusive rights to Nicklaus’s personal identity.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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One of Woo’s trademarks — actors holding two handguns, firing with both barrels at the same time — has an unexpected origin.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For very stubborn food stains, Booth has had success with Scrub Daddy PowerPaste.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Garments with significant wear, damage and heavy stains, and all intimates are directed to end-of-use streams, including recycling, downcycling and responsible disposal.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That is gladiators without swords.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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The fighting shows Aang using his airbending, while also entering the Avatar State for some powerful moves; Zuko firebending and donning his Blue Spirit mask and swords; Korra using all four elements and also using the Avatar State; and much more elemental fighting.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kirby beautifully etches these notions into Miss Black America.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The new Rum Vault showcases over 150 global rum labels, available to taste.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Iconic labels, Cash Money Records and No Limit Records, will go head-to-head at ComplexCon in Las Vegas.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For example, stainless steel has the addition of chromium to add rust resistance, while alloy steels might add nickel, copper, or aluminum to serve as construction material.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Nickel is primarily used to make stainless steel and other alloy steels, as well as batteries.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Nothing engraves glass as uniformly and perfectly as UV lasers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As a source of livelihood, Resh Lakish raised crocus plants for saffron, harvesting their flowers’ stigmas that constitute the spice.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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Since its inception in 1998, the Festival Iberoamericano de Cultura Musical, better known as Vive Latino, has had a rebellious personality that has challenged stigmas.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Brands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brands. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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