Synonyms of brandingnext
: the promoting of a product or service by identifying it with a particular brand

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In honor of Catherine Laga’aia’s adaptation, HeyDude’s rollout also levels up its espadrille with limited-edition branding on each tongue (because sometimes strengths lie beneath the surface). Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 Platform dependency introduces constraints on branding, monetization and control. Michael Riedl, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Private equity firms control most major chains, maintaining local branding for customer trust. Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 23 July 2026 Analyst Jasper Bibb believes Grand Canyon offers strong fundamentals and a competitive advantage in branding and costs. Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 23 July 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 25 Jul. 2026.

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