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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
Accepting and processing farm and commodity loanmaking activities.
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Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
Irish butter may now an internationally marketable commodity, but in Swift’s day, the Irish peasantry fought back against their replacement by cattle by maiming and driving the unfortunate cattle off cliffs.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 30 Sep. 2025
Fitting it all in With the two toddlers, as well as a husband who is also a student at SCC with his own online businesses, time is a precious commodity.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Figures both within and outside the Indian government will urge leaders to do less with an unreliable United States and to find alternative security partners and markets, as well as sources of capital, defense equipment, technology, commodities, and know-how.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
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Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
Irish butter may now an internationally marketable commodity, but in Swift’s day, the Irish peasantry fought back against their replacement by cattle by maiming and driving the unfortunate cattle off cliffs.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 30 Sep. 2025
Fitting it all in With the two toddlers, as well as a husband who is also a student at SCC with his own online businesses, time is a precious commodity.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Figures both within and outside the Indian government will urge leaders to do less with an unreliable United States and to find alternative security partners and markets, as well as sources of capital, defense equipment, technology, commodities, and know-how.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodity
Noun
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Security footage from the bar showed Wallen throw an object over the roof, according to his arrest affidavit.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Keep a distance from water, wet articles, and metal objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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They can be seen knocking over display cases, smashing glass and stuffing goods for sale into large black garbage bags.—
Pilar Arias,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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In the interim, Ludwinski sold Sister Pie goods at Eastern Market on specific dates, took special orders and offered limited items with occasional openings.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Adapted from the 2022 novel of the same name by Laurent Gaudé, Dog 51 unfolds in a dystopian near-future Paris, in which social order is controlled by a mysterious AI entity called Alma.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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Thirty entities that received money from the IEDC had connections to an IEDC board member or employee, but only one actually reported their relationship as a potential conflict of interest to the Indiana State Ethics Commission.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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The price of gold topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time on Tuesday — 50% higher than last year, an increase that helped gold become the country’s top export earner.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tequila from Mexico, with a Guatemalan flavor Through his company Ocean Cask Spirits, Haber partnered with Guatemalan businessman Andrés González, who has experience in marketing and beverage import-export.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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Ellis died at age 39 from heart failure due to alcohol withdrawal syndrome following an ongoing struggle with substance abuse.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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Often sensational in tone and light on substance, these reports typically allege that a company has misstated its financial condition, overstated business prospects, or engaged in improper practices.—
Tim Reynolds,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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An end to the fighting is expected to lead to rapid increases in the supply of food and other basic needs.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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This October Prime Day, Amazon’s outlet has hundreds of overstock deals on patio furniture, gardening supplies, and more.—
Julia Fields,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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The reality is that most companies don’t make such decisions based on what an employee believes, but on how their behavior reflects on the organization and impacts others.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The reality hit quickly after that, though — and especially when Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence followed with a game-winning 1-yard touchdown run.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the menu items, Starbucks will also be selling exclusive Hello Kitty merchandise, including a plush, mug, and stainless steel cups.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Viz Media’s acquisition encompasses theatrical, television, digital, home entertainment, ancillary, and merchandise rights across North America, Latin America, and Oceania.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Commodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodity. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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