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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My name doesn’t always appear on every bottle, but that’s more about marketing and branding. Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 The Rays are expected to make modifications that will give GMS, covered in Yankees branding and signage, a homier vibe. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025 During its 12-year partnership, Rolex became synonymous with Formula 1 events worldwide through its sponsorship, branding, and timekeeping. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025 Clear branding, like Gilmour’s album cover, speaks volumes as a statement of intent. Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for branding 

Word History

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 21 Jan. 2025.

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