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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There were even staged advertisements placed all over the arena, like familiar signage such as a Jiffy Lube ad that were all remixed with the SP5DER branding. Essence, 24 Oct. 2025 Trump has used his name as a branding tool for ventures, including hotels and golf courses. Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025 In other words, the goonstate, so central to the subculture’s branding and self-conception, is only rarely attained. Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 The partnership has offered and will continue to offer Saudi designers access to White Milano’s international platforms, including mentorship programs, workshops and training courses to support local talent and share best practices in areas such as design, branding and sustainability. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for branding

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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 31 Oct. 2025.

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