marque
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- noun
- /mɑrk/
- I'm a fan of both marques, so I'm hoping BMW don't simply chase sales at the cost of the dignity of the brand.
Examples
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And who better to do that than ItalDesign, a firm that had worked show vehicle magic for so many other marques?
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I participate in an online BB dedicated to a certain sporty car marque.
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I may even have to stray from my favorite marque if it makes sense.
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I realize Guzzi wouldn't have survived without Piaggio's money, but I think Piaggio management is ruining the marque.
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Okay, you can take Ferrari and Maserati out of the competition—neither marque sells more than 300 cars a month.
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The luxury marque Mercedes-Benz is known for its high-quality vehicles.
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Many car enthusiasts prefer the Italian marque Ferrari for its performance and style.
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The marque Toyota has gained a reputation for reliability and durability.
Synonyms
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1.0
A name or symbol that identifies a company's product
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1.6
A name a company gives to a product or service to show it is different from others
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4.2
The company or brand name of a product, like a car
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4.3
A special feature people notice about someone or something
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2.9
A name a company gives to a product or service to sell it
Compounds
- Archaic
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9.9
Official permission given by a government for private ship owners to capture enemy ships and goods
- Archaic
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9.9
Official government permission for a private ship to capture enemy ships and cargo
How Prestigious
Surface Forms
Etymology
Marque comes from French marque, which means 'mark' or 'sign' and is like the English word mark. Think of a maker's stamp or label on a product, so a marque is the brand name that tells you who made a car.