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

branding

2 of 2

present participle of brand entry 2

Examples of branding in a Sentence

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Noun
Cater said the crown logo and name trace their histories to a lawn ball with a crown insignia that was important to the founders and ultimately made its way into the branding. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 But a high price tag and wellness branding don’t tell you much about whether the science holds up or whether your dog would actually benefit. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026 This kind of output wouldn’t be unprecedented for Swift, though the Showgirl branding is still up on her site. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 Why Cultural Resonance Builds Trust ​So, what’s the most important reason to use culturally resonant branding? — Salvador Ordorica, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for branding

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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 26 Sep. 2026.

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