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

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Shark Week remains culturally relevant, thanks to strong branding and a 24-year first-mover advantage. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2025 Create a personal branding plan that frames me as a business entity, not just an individual freelancer. Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 The original design was created in the early 1990s by NFL Properties, the league’s branding arm, working closely with team ownership. Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2025 The same will apply to Mercedes-AMG's logos on the race suits - orange branding over black, adding a mild pop to an overall clean look. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for branding

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 Jul. 2025.

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