: a product that is made by a well-known company
clothing stores that sell name brands at low prices
: relating to or being a product that is made by a well-known company
name-brand clothing
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Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
The capsules dissolved quickly — up to three times faster than the name brand.
—Debbie Cenziper, ProPublica, 23 June 2025
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
Satterfield said he’s noticed an uptick in urgency among the Bearcats this summer because of the name-brand opponent in Nebraska.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Noun
In the era of confrontational, hard-line politics espoused by both the Freedom Caucus and President Trump, the group’s name brand and network of influence can be a major boost to candidates.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
The capsules dissolved quickly — up to three times faster than the name brand.
—Debbie Cenziper, ProPublica, 23 June 2025
Adjective
Both airlines provide name-brand goodies like Sun Chips, Cheez-Its, Goldfish, and Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
Satterfield said he’s noticed an uptick in urgency among the Bearcats this summer because of the name-brand opponent in Nebraska.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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“Name brand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/name%20brand. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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