name-brand
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of name-brand
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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First, find an established leader from a name-brand program, or a hot young coordinator from a bigger-name program.
The Globes is the rare name-brand award ceremony where TV nominees share the spotlight with movie nominees.
It’s not just in the realm of scripted narratives that name-brand backing helps.
From Los Angeles Times
I watch his brand-new name-brand backpack move away before looking down at my own.
From Literature
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Covered California serves as a marketplace exchange for state residents seeking healthcare insurance under the Affordable Care Act, widely known as Obamacare, allowing them to select from name-brand insurance providers and choose from a variety of coverage plans.
From Los Angeles Times
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