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as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
the docudrama really wasn't a commodity until the television networks started creating their own feature-length movies
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Recent Examples of commodity
Yes, Apple has all the money in the world, but its sterling reputation is the company’s biggest commodity.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 June 2025
Critical minerals are geopolitical power The United States must now treat critical minerals not as commodities, but as instruments of geopolitical power.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 29 June 2025
Diverting corn from grocery stores to gas tanks pushes up commodity prices—which, in turn, encourages farmers to convert forests and marshes into cropland.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
While the broader bias still leans toward structural dollar weakness, escalating Middle East tensions are injecting support for the greenback via the commodity channel.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 June 2025
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 June 2025
Critical minerals are geopolitical power The United States must now treat critical minerals not as commodities, but as instruments of geopolitical power.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 29 June 2025
Diverting corn from grocery stores to gas tanks pushes up commodity prices—which, in turn, encourages farmers to convert forests and marshes into cropland.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
While the broader bias still leans toward structural dollar weakness, escalating Middle East tensions are injecting support for the greenback via the commodity channel.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodity
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Showcasing over 350 spectacular jewels and bejeweled objects, the vast and varied Victoria and Albert exhibit burnishes the Cartier brand and is attracting hordes, despite its steep ticket prices.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The agency recommends against carrying any metal objects, including umbrellas.—
Kerry Breen
July 5,
CBS News,
5 July 2025
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The only two other entities with access to the BAM compound within the surrounding counties were Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the National Park Service, officials said.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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The injunctions prohibited the Trump administration from applying the executive order to any individual or entity.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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With tariffs of around 25% on lobster exports to China, much of this premium product that would normally be shipped overseas is now staying in the domestic market.—
Shelley E. Kohan,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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So far, the Trump administration has announced deals with the UK and Vietnam and agreed to truces with China that saw the world’s two largest economies ease tit-for-tat tariffs and lower export controls.—
Akayla Gardner,
Fortune,
4 July 2025
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The report says that running away can expose children to other adverse consequences like human trafficking, involvement with the criminal justice system, substance use and falling behind in school.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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The industry, which also helped Thailand become a tourist haunt for those looking to access the substance, was estimated in 2022 to hit $1.2 billion by 2025.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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This will include school supplies and household essentials from Amazon Basics (starting at $3) and summer fashion from Amazon Essentials (starting at $12).—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
6 July 2025
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Energy operators had to cut off electricity to customers — because supply couldn’t meet the growing energy demand — for 21 hours as a measure to prevent larger-scale blackouts.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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The veil between your subconscious and physical reality is thin, Virgo.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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In the cabin, high-def A.R. screens will replace windows, offering a choice of realities during flight.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 June 2025
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Fans braved 91-degree heat to attend the Houston concert and purchase merchandise.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Speaking at a recent Oppenheimer investor conference, CFO John David Rainey shared that about half of its GMV growth in general merchandise has been from its marketplace business.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Commodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodity. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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