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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While Monroe and Anderson were each unique cultural icons, Sweeney represents something larger, according to branding expert Doug Eldridge. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Dec. 2025 Further custom branding appears at the heel of the midsole, which features stamped Avirex wordmark. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Dec. 2025 Nearly 30 years later, with the World Cup again returning to American soil, the draw has taken another sharp turn into the realm of politics and personal branding. Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025 Diners are seeking experiences as well as storytelling and emotional branding, rather than just meals. Steve Milton, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025 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 14 Dec. 2025.

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