branding

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noun

brand·​ing ˈbran-diŋ How to pronounce branding (audio)
Synonyms of brandingnext
: the promoting of a product or service by identifying it with a particular brand

branding

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present participle of brand entry 2

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The campaign has included an allegation of heresy This year’s race is unusual because of attacks from the Christian right branding Hamilton a heretic. — John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 In a franchise or developer-owner structure, a local partner can bring the site and capital while WholeLife supplies the plans, development guidance, branding, programming and operating model. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Dashes of yellow surround the branding, while a bright red shade is used subtly on the outsole as well as the black shoelaces. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Digging In Both Directions Nearly every branding methodology digs in one direction. — Cynthia Ferngren, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for branding

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First Known Use

Noun

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 4 Sep. 2026.

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