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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
Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 30 Apr. 2026
Its success predates—and possibly inspired—some of the big brands’ similar green offerings.
—Don Steinberg, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Our look back through Variety‘s pages confirms that the New York World’s Fair was a Super Bowl-level marketing platform for the country’s biggest brands, media included.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Gross profit decreased to €140 million from €172 million in 2024, primarily due to a lower volume of sales across brands.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Funds will go toward ramping up manufacturing, building out operations and getting BioPuff into the hands of more brands.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
It’ll be distributed across Time and Uncensored’s YouTube and social channels, as well as all major audio platforms, capitalizing on the brands’ combined audience of over 65 million digital followers/subscribers.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
In the short term, brands will be impacted by the conflict, which is significantly reducing traffic in the region, D'Auria said.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
But brands only have so much money to go around, said Mariam Shahab, a marketing strategist.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Churchill Downs Incorporated has reached an agreement to buy the trademarks and rights to the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes brands for $85 million, the company announced.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The title track single recalls hitmakers like Anne Murray and Barbara Mandrell, except for the faint Auto-Tune ripples and an undisguised buckskin ‘Bama accent that brands an otherwise basic anti-fancy metaphor.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
Continue scrolling through this story for their product recommendations and advice on shopping for cheap jeans, like what to look for, what to avoid, which trends are emerging, and which brands to trust.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Mahan also picked up the support this week of Majority Democrats — a group formed last year that brands itself as the next-generation of leaders who are willing to break with the party status quo.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
The state argues Kalshi is a gambling operation that brands itself as a marketplace.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The state argues Kalshi is a gambling operation that brands itself as a marketplace.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
The mortgage issuer brands itself as a digital-first housing finance provider and uses AI to evaluate potential homeowners.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
Microscopic pieces of that salmon DNA are then sold by ingredient suppliers to brands and cosmetic chemists who blend PDRN with other active ingredients in their formulas.
—Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 30 Apr. 2026
Its success predates—and possibly inspired—some of the big brands’ similar green offerings.
—Don Steinberg, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Our look back through Variety‘s pages confirms that the New York World’s Fair was a Super Bowl-level marketing platform for the country’s biggest brands, media included.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Gross profit decreased to €140 million from €172 million in 2024, primarily due to a lower volume of sales across brands.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Funds will go toward ramping up manufacturing, building out operations and getting BioPuff into the hands of more brands.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
It’ll be distributed across Time and Uncensored’s YouTube and social channels, as well as all major audio platforms, capitalizing on the brands’ combined audience of over 65 million digital followers/subscribers.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
In the short term, brands will be impacted by the conflict, which is significantly reducing traffic in the region, D'Auria said.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
But brands only have so much money to go around, said Mariam Shahab, a marketing strategist.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Nobody back home discovers what happened, but that summer brands her with shame and alters her course for years.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Churchill Downs Incorporated has reached an agreement to buy the trademarks and rights to the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes brands for $85 million, the company announced.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The title track single recalls hitmakers like Anne Murray and Barbara Mandrell, except for the faint Auto-Tune ripples and an undisguised buckskin ‘Bama accent that brands an otherwise basic anti-fancy metaphor.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
Continue scrolling through this story for their product recommendations and advice on shopping for cheap jeans, like what to look for, what to avoid, which trends are emerging, and which brands to trust.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Mahan also picked up the support this week of Majority Democrats — a group formed last year that brands itself as the next-generation of leaders who are willing to break with the party status quo.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
The state argues Kalshi is a gambling operation that brands itself as a marketplace.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The state argues Kalshi is a gambling operation that brands itself as a marketplace.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
The mortgage issuer brands itself as a digital-first housing finance provider and uses AI to evaluate potential homeowners.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brands
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Reports claiming Harry and Meghan have taken steps to secure their children’s names across trademarks came after the Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle line announced a Mother's Day collection that included tributes to her children.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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The deal, announced Tuesday, transfers all trademarks and associated rights of the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown from the Stronach Group (doing business as 1/ST) to Churchill Downs ($CHDN).—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, washing white clothes in hot water can help remove stains and maintain brightness.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Items must be returned in new condition, without stains, tears, damages, or signs of use.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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The yarns of Joe Turner interweave gradually, everyday chit-chat, bargaining, and flirtation interlocking over time with threads of mysticism — both the ghosts of a brutal history and the ancestral spirits that stand protective and defiant like a phalanx of angels with shining swords.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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Will this new serving of swords and the supernatural have the power?—
Mark Meszoros,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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Kirby beautifully etches these notions into Miss Black America.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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How Swift has anything to do with this windfall is a bit complicated, and goes all the way back to the major record labels’ original licensing agreements with Spotify from the late 2000s, which got the companies stock in the then-fledgling streaming service.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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Illinois joined 18 states defending consumers’ ability to file lawsuits in state courts against pesticide manufacturers for not including warning labels on products.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The songs spread outward from Morris’ small voice like paper towel blots.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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Following the printing process, the team found that the parts only needed 6 hours or so of treatment, which is a surprise, as typically most high-performance steels need multiple heat treatments to finish.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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Welsh and Griggs, like most culinary professionals, prefer honing steels and whetstones.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
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The company also engraves the names of the two teams, the final score, the location of the game and its date on the trophy base.—
Paul Edward Parker,
The Providence Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Every watch represents almost a full year of work, and the watchmaker engraves his signature on a gold plaque inside the movement after final testing.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Brands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brands. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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