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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
His son, in partnership with close friends behind Bolivia’s best boutique hotel brand Panorama (known for Met and Atix in La Paz), teamed up to bring Ugalde’s vision to life, true to his original designs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Overall, sales momentum of the Zegna brand continued through July and August with double-digit growth in its direct to consumer business across the region. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
The same store covers equipment, event branding like tents and signage, coach’s gear, and spirit wear, one platform instead of five vendors for a director to manage. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Netanyahu brands Erdogan an ‘antisemitic tyrant’ Netanyahu and Katz have pushed back on the political motivation narrative, warning instead of an impending Turkish footprint in Syria. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 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
  • As Fernandes undertook his trademark run-up, Tielemans mirrored him exactly, sidestepping and stuttering in synchronisation.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Monster Energy acquired Bang in 2023 for $362 million in a deal that also resolved a lawsuit Monster had filed alleging false advertising and trademark infringement by its former rival.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of trademark
Noun
  • Their ripe fruit can fall and stain sidewalks and patios, so make sure the tree has plenty of room away from those areas in your yard.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The stoneware resists chips, scratches, and stains, and everything is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of stain
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  • Replacing Milwaukee's Excalibur A sword stolen from a stone 80 years ago is returning to its rightful place thanks to the efforts of a local nonprofit group.
    — Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • There were various life-size swords on display, such as the Zenithian sword and the Sword of Light from Dragon Quest XI.
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
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  • Chinese manufacturers have expanded from areas including etching and deposition into ion implantation, inspection and metrology, according to Goldman.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Gal Gadot aside, the most prominent version of Wonder Woman etched in our collective cultural memory—the one from the classic comic strips and the TV series starring Lynda Carter—features her pointed tiara with a central red star.
    — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of etch
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  • Fashion editors are obsessed with the label’s ethereal, high-quality picks that, TBH, rival high-end brands.
    — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026
  • When Tupac Shakur died in 1996, investigators at the time pointed to an East Coast-West Coast record label rivalry as precipitating his violent end.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of label
Noun
  • 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
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  • So that's going to hurt the steel mills right across the country.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Metals like steel have had a strong year, buoyed not only by tariffs protecting domestic producers, but also AI data center construction.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of steel
Verb
  • Genesis claims that this Wing Face Micro Lens Array is an industry first and required a special laser-engraving process to execute.
    — Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Vuitton’s Pharrell Williams, meanwhile, sent out models sporting dangling silver bands daintily engraved with the brand’s LV monogram.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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