as in corporate
fit or likely to be sold especially on a large scale
the commercial fare produced by the Hollywood movie studios
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Recent Examples of commercial
Michelle Chapman, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2025
So would Fogerty’s career, so would the war films, car commercials, protest rallies and jukebox bars that leaned on those songs for tone and texture.
—Arkansas Online, 19 July 2025
Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Jason Alvarez was one of the scuba divers on the commercial trip to a reef about two miles off shore.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025
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Adjective
The toy was considered somewhat of an outlier at the time, given that it wasn’t made by a major company, timed for the holiday season, or promoted in TV commercials.
—Michelle Chapman, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2025
So would Fogerty’s career, so would the war films, car commercials, protest rallies and jukebox bars that leaned on those songs for tone and texture.
—Arkansas Online, 19 July 2025
Noun
The move was broadly celebrated by social media users in India, a country in which Nike has long struggled to make commercial inroads.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Jason Alvarez was one of the scuba divers on the commercial trip to a reef about two miles off shore.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commercial
Adjective
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This work is supported by strong private sector partners whose values, interests and corporate philanthropy aims align with UNICEF’s goal to create a better world for every child.—
Cynthia Tully,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Plus, former employees said Target's sharp turn away from diversity efforts, along with cost cuts, hurt corporate culture and employee morale.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
Noun
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For those ordering online or through the Krispy Kreme app, the promotion is limited to one $1 dozen when using the code BOGO1 at checkout.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a weekly column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
25 July 2025
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Many job advertisements are reportedly fake and one study of 1,641 hiring managers found 40% of respondents admitted to posting fake job notices.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Mamdani’s creative advertisements, buzzy public appearances and viral videos garnered plenty of attention.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
Noun
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The Paramount+ with Showtime costs $12.99/month or $119.99/year with no ads except live TV & a few shows.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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These tools could: Automatically generate product images and video ads Fill in missing data for third-party listings Rewrite product titles, bullet points and descriptions to be more relevant Now, with Starfish, Amazon wants to scale that effort across millions of listings.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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The message to dog owners is clear: lock your doors.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Long-term goals and short-term pressures were at odds, and some companies were looking at their internal sustainability goals as a box-checking measure rather than an opportunity to showcase a larger message to customers.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The publicity of the Patz case also helped initiate better communication between law enforcement agencies to have a wider, more comprehensive search effort when children are reported missing.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
23 July 2025
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To help get publicity for the show, Peter Crooks — a local journalist with Diablo magazine — was pitched to write a feature story on Butler, the P.I. Moms and their upcoming series.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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This will necessitate earlier deadlines for news copy, and advertising deadlines will shift.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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This approach underscores a shift from traditional advertising to immersive brand experiences within residential settings.—
Tamara Romeo,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Common nicknames for Louisville stem from sporting events, local companies and marketing campaigns.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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Much like an agency looking to optimize its client marketing campaigns, studios can access tools to enhance their choices around distribution platforms, territories, and release schedules.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Commercial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commercial. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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