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brands

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A conflagration; a flame.

Examples :

"The wildfire started with a few small brands, quickly spreading through the dry brush. "

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A piece of burning wood or peat, or a glowing cinder.

Examples :

"To burn something to brands and ashes."

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A torch used for signaling.

Examples :

"The scout used the special brands to signal the others in the field. "

communication signal nautical military

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noun

Examples :

"In the ancient stories, heroes fought with brands made of strong steel. "

weapon military history literature

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A mark or scar made by burning with a hot iron, especially to mark cattle or to classify the contents of a cask.

Examples :

"The rancher checked the cattle for their brands to identify which belonged to him. "

property agriculture business mark

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A branding iron.

Examples :

"The rancher kept his brands carefully cleaned and oiled to ensure a clear mark on his cattle. "

utensil item agriculture business

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The symbolic identity, represented by a name and/or a logo, which indicates a certain product or service to the public.

Examples :

"Many students prefer certain brands of notebooks and pens because they like the quality and the way they look. "

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A specific product, service, or provider so distinguished.

Examples :

"Some brands of breakfast cereal contain a lot of sugar."

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(by extension) Any specific type or variety of something; a distinct style or manner.

Examples :

""My art teacher encourages us to develop our own brands of creativity, rather than copying famous artists." "

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The public image or reputation and recognized, typical style of an individual or group.

Examples :

"Sentence: "The brands of different teachers at our school vary widely; some are known for being strict and organized, while others are seen as relaxed and approachable." "

business style appearance communication economy industry value organization

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A mark of infamy; stigma.

Examples :

"The teacher's harsh criticism left a brand of shame on the student's reputation. "

mark character negative moral

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Any minute fungus producing a burnt appearance in plants.

Examples :

"The farmer worried about the brands appearing on his wheat crop, fearing a significant loss of yield. "

organism plant biology agriculture disease

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To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound.

Examples :

"When they caught him, he was branded and then locked up."

medicine mark body action history inhuman law

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To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership.

Examples :

"The ranch hands had to brand every new calf by lunchtime."

property agriculture business

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To make an indelible impression on the memory or senses.

Examples :

"Her face is branded upon my memory."

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To stigmatize, label (someone).

Examples :

"He was branded a fool by everyone that heard his story."

character society attitude negative communication

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To associate a product or service with a trademark or other name and related images.

Examples :

"They branded the new detergent "Suds-O", with a nature scene inside a green O on the muted-colored recycled-cardboard box."

business commerce industry