branding

noun

brand·​ing ˈbran-diŋ How to pronounce branding (audio)
: the promoting of a product or service by identifying it with a particular brand

Examples of branding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web His branding and merchandising game is even tighter. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2024 But Apple is still putting privacy at the forefront of its branding. Laura Bratton, Quartz, 26 June 2024 That stream will include CNN's commercials and branding; NPR.org will carry that livestream as a public service. Elena Moore, NPR, 24 June 2024 Essential branding tips to help your business shine. Essence, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for branding 

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Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of branding was in 1913

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“Branding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branding. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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