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He makes clear that the eventual titans of streetwear were scrappy entrepreneurs who merged graffiti, break dancing, hip-hop, punk rock and skateboarding, all gestures of rebellion they cleverly merchandised.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Those characters have been part of America’s cultural heritage almost since their first appearance — the Blondie comic strip still runs daily in The Times, and Betty Boop’s image is widely and popularly merchandised.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

Expect to see Mandalorian tie-ins merchandised in the “Star Wars” tradition.

From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2019

“He’s the most merchandised figure in the world, and is the most recognized graphic figure in the history of the world,” Jilton said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2019

Sonnets xiv MY love is strengthen'd, though more weak in seeming; I love not less, though less the show appear: That love is merchandised whose rich esteeming The owner's tongue doth publish everywhere.

From Bulchevy's Book of English Verse by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir