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branded

American  
[bran-did] / ˈbræn dɪd /

adjective

  1. marked with a branding iron to show ownership.

    branded cattle.

  2. Commerce. carrying the brand or trademark of a manufacturer.

    branded merchandise.
branded British  
/ ˈbrændɪd /

adjective

  1. identifiable as being the product of a particular manufacturer or marketing company

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Other Word Forms

  • nonbranded adjective
  • well-branded adjective

Etymology

Origin of branded

First recorded in 1645–55; brand + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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Officials branded these visits as “wellness checks,” ostensibly aimed at ensuring that the children in question did not fall victim to human trafficking and were keeping up with their obligations for their immigration cases.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

On its fourth-quarter earnings call, Lilly claimed Zepbound makes up 70% of new prescriptions in the branded obesity market.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Fury arrived wearing a custom suit branded with Netflix colours.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Even one in London, where it had to be branded “No Tyrants” since they have an actual king.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

It doesn’t hurt when he scans me, but I still feel like I’ve been branded.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

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