trademarks

noun

plural of trademark
1
as in brands
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 "Kleenex" is a trademark for a cleansing tissue

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as in logos
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark the golden arches are a trademark of McDonald's

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Recent Examples of trademarks The family currently holds more than 50 active trademarks for skin and hair care brands. — Monika Evstatieva, NPR, 14 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 For relief, the Knicks seek a permanent injunction blocking the defendants from using Knicks trademarks and other intellectual property in connection with the unlicensed sale of goods. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Similar to Dolce & Gabbana, vibrant animal prints have become distinctive trademarks of Roberto Cavalli’s designs since the 1970s. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 According to the federal complaint, Buc-ee's alleges the store's smiling beaver logo, name and red-letter branding are similar enough to its trademarks to create consumer confusion. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 Lincoln and Nautilus are trademarks of Ford or its affiliates. — Vibe, VIBE.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Lincoln and Nautilus® are trademarks of Ford or its affiliates. — Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026 The details of these trademarks were listed in a 19-page annex to the email and make for interesting reading. — Matt Slater, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trademarks
  1. brands
  2. symbols
  3. emblems
  4. hallmarks
Noun
  • Over the past few years, that space has become much more crowded, with brands from On Running to APL to Deckers Brands’ HOKA to New Balance managing to meet consumers’ changing tastes.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • While some other brands may have bragging rights for hosting the most exclusive shows, Victoria’s Secret can handily boast about being the biggest.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of brands
Noun
  • According to organizers, subjects covered include fig tree stranglers, various symbols of the underworld and evil-spirit resisters like fennel.
    — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Through bold color, pattern and craft, his chairs have evolved into vehicles of storytelling and symbols of heritage and belonging.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of symbols
Noun
  • There is little in the way of cinematic inspiration, and the emphatic visual style with which the filmmakers aim to enliven the story life tends to turn characters into pristine emblems, albeit adorned with a few picturesque behavioral touches.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026
  • It’s paired with Frame’s signature Ritz Cigarette, a low-rise, slim silhouette in a dark indigo wash, finished with pocket embroidery and a removable gold charm keepsake chain featuring hotel emblems.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of emblems
Noun
  • Piane’s compositions provided a foundation for contestants to showcase their personalities, give memorable performances and embrace the camp and theatricality that became hallmarks of the franchise.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Executed in a mixture of shoe polish and alcohol, the mural features the swirling, graphic forms and figures that would soon become hallmarks of his work.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of hallmarks

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“Trademarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trademarks. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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