branding

noun

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

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The league moved quickly to cancel the official branding associated with the event. Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2026 Small branding mistakes often appear in phishing campaigns. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026 Below, Rolling Stone Culture Council members share some uncomfortable truths about personal branding that leaders may hesitate to acknowledge, and why facing these realities can ultimately lead to stronger, more authentic influence. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026 What makes Anthropic different besides the branding? Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for branding

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First Known Use

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 23 Mar. 2026.

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