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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The publication, curated by researcher Maria Pirulli, sheds light on da Vinci’s contribution to the fashion, textile, beauty and luxury industries, depicting the artist as an ahead-of-his-time champion of Made in Italy and branding. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2025 One feature that Apple has been particularly slow to move down the chain is ProMotion, the branding the company uses to refer to a screen that can refresh up to 120 times per second rather than the more typical 60 times per second. ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025 Groomers will use bandanas, ties and bows as a way to improve their customer satisfaction and branding. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025 Upon returning to Gainesville two years ago—this time as a University of Florida employee—Judin said he was driven by his desire to help students develop their sport media branding and sponsorship bona fides before launching into the professional world. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2025.

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