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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
As the Observer previously reported, Piedmont said average customer bills were up about 20% from the prior winter and attributed most of that increase to colder weather and rising natural gas commodity prices.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
In late February, when the United States and Israel struck Iran on a Friday evening NY time, traditional commodity derivatives markets were closed.
—Bob Diamond, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The brand is funding the new initiative in Pakistan as part of the Regenerative Production Landscape Collaborative, a model that aims to strengthen agricultural systems that conserve and enhance natural resources, build resilience to climate change and secure long-term supply of agro-commodities.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Ukrainian drones caused damage to a fertilizer plant owned by PhosAgro PJSC as well as a major oil refinery as Kyiv seeks to thwart Russian commodities exporters which are benefiting from higher prices as a result of the Iran war.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
In late February, when the United States and Israel struck Iran on a Friday evening NY time, traditional commodity derivatives markets were closed.
—Bob Diamond, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The brand is funding the new initiative in Pakistan as part of the Regenerative Production Landscape Collaborative, a model that aims to strengthen agricultural systems that conserve and enhance natural resources, build resilience to climate change and secure long-term supply of agro-commodities.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Ukrainian drones caused damage to a fertilizer plant owned by PhosAgro PJSC as well as a major oil refinery as Kyiv seeks to thwart Russian commodities exporters which are benefiting from higher prices as a result of the Iran war.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodity
Noun
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Participants learned the locations of fifty objects; each was associated with a distinct noise.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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There could be as many as ~1017 icy, round objects in hydrostatic equilibrium in the Milky Way galaxy alone, most of which are likely not bound to a parent star at all.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The longer the increases persist, the greater the risk that higher gas prices will translate into higher costs for other goods that rely on fuel for transportation.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
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Communism wields big influence in countries such as China, Vietnam, North Korea and Cuba, where governments play a central role in providing goods and services.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Jordan’s presence and affiliation with a brand is more powerful than any other entity in sports, and near the top in all entertainment media.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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Rather than functioning solely as cost centers, every government entity would be required to generate revenue, contributing positively to the state’s budget and fostering a culture of fiscal responsibility throughout the administration.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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South Korea's Kospi extended that run to a fresh all-time high on Monday, buoyed by the country's resilient technology and export sectors.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Its export entitlement is just 31,200 tons — roughly a quarter of DR Congo’s 96,600 tons basic national quota.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
4 May 2026
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The list of substances Peters and his cohort ingest, inject, and smear on themselves is long and evergrowing, despite the very real risks that come along with them.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jackson, the youngest son, was found in a bathroom where deputies allegedly saw a black substance in the toilet.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort On an island like Capri, where much of the food and supplies come from the mainland, sustainability is a challenge, but the hotel makes an admirable effort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Albanese traveled to Singapore, Brunei and Malaysia in recent weeks to shore up supplies of gasoline and diesel following disruptions caused by attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel beginning in late February.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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But ocean action is becoming a reality, through monitoring stations and mapping vessels.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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From Darrell Sheets' death by suicide to Gregg Leakes' long battle with cancer, here are the shocking reality TV star deaths that surprised and saddened fans.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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There will also be local food and beverage vendors as well as artisan and merchandise booths.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The team’s merchandise per-cap, or fan spending per game, was about $8, which would rank near the top of NBA teams.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
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“Commodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodity. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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