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rebrand

British  
/ riːˈbrænd /

verb

  1. (tr) to change or update the image of (an organization or product)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Explanation

In business, to rebrand is to change the way customers see a product or company by changing logos, names, or designs. If your pet-sitting service isn't attracting much interest, you might want to rebrand it. You could change the name from "Dylan's Dogs" to "Pawsitively Purrfect Pets," and design a new website. You'd be taking a tired old brand and giving it an update so potential customers see it in a new light. Companies also rebrand themselves to shift the way they're perceived, like McDonald's did by adding salad, fruit, and milk to their menu and ending "supersize" options.

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“I thought Infinity Vision was going to be a rebrand of premium theaters as a marketing gimmick since Disney can’t have any Imax screens,” Haeffele said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

Critics described the latest rebrand as "soulless" and "generic".

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

With weak public support in polls, Rodríguez has sought to rebrand politically.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

Those fortunate enough to get a presidential rebrand appear anxious to show their appreciation.

From Slate Jun. 5, 2026

The spin doctors in the corporate offices are planning to rebrand it the Fountain of Life.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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