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noun

ˈbrand How to pronounce brand (audio)
Definition of brandnext
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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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verb

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
Noun
The backstory The Joali brand reflects the style and tastes of its Turkish owner, Esin Güral Argat. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 All3Media International has since been wound down as a brand and Banijay Rights will be shopping Maya in France this year. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
The watch brands experts most frequently cited for appreciating (or at least holding) their value are Rolex, Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe. — Joe D'allegro, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026 The mall brands your older cousins grew up with aren’t just hanging on. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand
  1. trademark
  2. stain
  3. sword
  4. etch
  5. label
  6. taint
  7. steel
  8. engrave
Noun
  • Bakker offered upbeat sermons and Tammy Faye, charismatic and always wearing her trademark heavy mascara, sang.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Her distinctive costumes, turbans, platform shoes and rapid-fire singing style became instantly recognizable trademarks and opened the doors to Hollywood.
    — Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of trademark
Noun
  • The original clear stain was later painted a light green, then a dark green, then blue and is now back to green.
    — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Whitening mouthwashes with hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide can lift surface stains gradually, though prolonged use may lead to tooth sensitivity.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of stain
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  • While Star Wars might be known for laser swords and space wizards, it's always been about weird little dudes doing even weirder things.
    — Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The hot and dusty city streets were bathed in decorative green light to celebrate National Day, as hundreds of electronic billboards projected the sword and script of the Saudi flag, shown fluttering as if caught in a breeze.
    — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of sword
Verb
  • Still, the endeavor feels worth it for Pugh and Lee’s standout efforts, which etch their characters deep into one’s memory.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The Chicago Blackhawks and Utah Mammoth will be etched forever in NHL history.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of etch
Noun
  • The television project marks another book-to-screen development for StudioCanal Stories, the label the European studio set up in 2024 to focus on adapting literary properties across film and television.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Most rooms feature both a shower and bathtub and also come with luxe towels, honeycomb bathrobes, and slippers by the local Bassols label.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of label
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  • Even though Thiam denied knowledge of it and was cleared of involvement, the taint of the scandal led to his ouster.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
  • On top of worrying about making great wine, European producers will now have to mitigate against smoke taint, save their grapes from frost, and consider how to future-proof vineyards in a rapidly changing climate.
    — Kate Dingwall, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
Definition of taint
Noun
  • Earle took one and then laid on a stainless-steel counter, filming a TikTok.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In the battle over critical minerals, Brazil dominates global production of niobium, a metal used in high-strength steel production, and has major reserves of rare earths, but China dominates rare-earth processing.
    — MATIAS SPEKTOR, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • My Deluxe Corner Suite was the definition of mod Thai chic—all clean lines subtly accented with Thai touches, like a lotus pattern engraved above the bathtub and drapes in Thai silk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Speaking vulnerably, Sandy tells us about her journey, and she is moved when Aesha gives her a necklace with a pendant engraved with the number 36 and an anchor.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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