branding

Definition of brandingnext
present participle of brand
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 Ripple will also have branding across Kansas athletic venues, digital properties and event signage. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026 Businesses chased the trend, with clubs and day spas marketing group packages to bachelorettes, and cities like Nashville and Austin branding themselves as bachelorette party hot spots. Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 5 July 2026 Founded by Steven Grasse, the branding entrepreneur behind Hendrick’s Gin, Sailor Jerry, and several other drink brands, the distillery has earned a cult following for releases that blur the line between spirits, storytelling, and experimentation. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 But there’s nuance that is often missed when simply branding this as an anti-tax region. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2026 Limited seats were available on the secondary market three hours before kickoff for the 64,487-seat Hard Rock Stadium (scrubbed of all branding by FIFA and re-named Miami Stadium for the tournament due to sponsorship restrictions). Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 Legacy, in this case, isn’t branding. Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 25 June 2026 The Times also won the silver medal for the category, branding identity for series, section, vertical or product (multiplatform), for De Los’ The Best of Latino Los Angeles. Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 Salah’s face featured prominently on the plane’s fuselage beside branding from the team’s sponsor — a telecommunications company that rivalled the player’s own sponsor. Simon Hughes, New York Times, 14 June 2026
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Verb
  • Natural Stone Surfaces Another surface that’s susceptible to scratches and etching is natural stone.
    Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
  • Regularly cleaning your glass shower doors is essential for maintaining their clarity and protecting them from permanent damage or etching.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has sparked controversy by engraving the names of his wife and five children on the Stanley Cup.
    Eric Macramalla, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • In another text, Robinson alluded to engraving messages on bullets.
    Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • For the minority of people who have an imprinting defect, PWS is hereditary.
    Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
  • 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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“Branding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branding. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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