branding

noun

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

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The wallcovering inspired lacquered-celadon-green trim that echoes the branding of her jewelry line. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026 Political observers saw the explicit branding as a sign of Netanyahu’s plan to capitalize on the wartime momentum at the ballot box and push for early elections to maximize the electoral dividends. Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026 There was also the sound of a generator, which would require a permit, a check-in table, a metal detector and a temporary wall with branding, Sterling said. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026 Many automakers then gravitated toward using texture for branding purposes. Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for branding

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First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of branding was in 1850

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“Branding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/branding. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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