branding

verb

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 Legacy, in this case, isn’t branding. — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 25 June 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 Politicians and pundits and former residents have battered New York City in recent years, branding our town as a symbol of a country gone to hell. — Sean Gregory, Time, 14 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 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 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 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 Credit One Bank will receive extensive national visibility via various assets, including logo exposure on all player helmets and on T-shirts available to fans in the stadium, branding during the United Bowl Trophy Celebration and in-stadium LED signage. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for branding
  1. etching
  2. engraving
  3. imprinting
Verb
  • Evidence of this residue can be seen as water spots or etching glass surfaces, clean laundry that feels stiff and scratchy, and toilet bowl rings that trap bacteria.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • Using computer simulations, the research team found that pre-treating Molybdenum disulfide with oxygen or fluorine significantly improves control during the etching process.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026
Definition of etching
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  • Each guest takes home a 50ml spray bottle of their creation, with optional bottle engraving available.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
  • Since Europeans considered literacy a crucial marker of civilization, the engraving highlights English hopes that Indigenous Americans could rapidly embrace the colonists’ culture.
    — Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 25 May 2026
Definition of engraving
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
Definition of imprinting

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“Branding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branding. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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