as in etching
to produce a vivid impression of
the exact words my father spoke as he left us are branded in my memory
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Recent Examples of branding
These scenes triggered a mild satanic panic online, with some Christians branding the film demonic.
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Kemi Alemoru, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2026
Tung said expensive shampoos and conditioners are sometimes worth the price, but a product's effectiveness is determined by active ingredients and not branding.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
The Mexican cowboys became adept at everything from calving to branding to overseeing the kind of long-distance cattle drives that later became a staple of the western.
—Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Government facilities should focus on function, service and impartiality — not branding or advertising.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
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Kemi Alemoru, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2026
Tung said expensive shampoos and conditioners are sometimes worth the price, but a product's effectiveness is determined by active ingredients and not branding.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
The Mexican cowboys became adept at everything from calving to branding to overseeing the kind of long-distance cattle drives that later became a staple of the western.
—Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Government facilities should focus on function, service and impartiality — not branding or advertising.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for branding
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The bowl itself looks like a flower petal, and features detailed, spiral etching in the center.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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If Your Glassware Is Etched If the haze remains after testing or treating with vinegar, etching is likely the culprit.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lubeck’s distinctive style—marked by one-of-a-kind antique stones and intricate hand-engraving work—caught Swift’s eye.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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Less than six months after Cesar Chavez died, his family members were in Santa Ana engraving their names in cement during a groundbreaking for Cesar Chavez Continuation High School.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Fort Worth Zoo To prevent the chick from imprinting on humans, zookeepers used reflective shields, protective clothing and even an adult eagle puppet during feedings to mimic natural conditions and reinforce species-specific behaviors.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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There’s something funny about those things imprinting your mind.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Branding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branding. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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