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
Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The companies recently sold their commercial rights to a third company.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
On the set of a 2024 Maybelline commercial in New York City, Osaka sat on the hood of a yellow cab, sporting frizzy ringlets.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
The plan should also focus on revitalizing underutilized areas, including commercial corridors and downtown, while maintaining neighborhood stability.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The companies recently sold their commercial rights to a third company.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Noun
The board also approved a zoning map amendment changing the 11 acres on which Four Corners Winery & Wedding Venue sits at 294 E 600 N in Valparaiso from rural residential (RR) to moderate intensity commercial (CM).
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
On the set of a 2024 Maybelline commercial in New York City, Osaka sat on the hood of a yellow cab, sporting frizzy ringlets.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commercial
Adjective
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In an era that often celebrates disruption, Europe’s corporate landscape still tends to reward experience and operational excellence.—
Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Yet his broader impact was in the pioneering electoral coalition that carried him to victory across five terms — a mix of Black and Jewish voters, white yuppies, union members and key corporate leaders.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
Noun
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With only 12 months left on his contract, and the fact that Middlesbrough missed out on promotion to the top flight, he is expected to leave the Riverside Stadium and should represent good value for money for buying clubs.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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His intervention seems to violate rules that govern the Navy's promotion system.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The vote sets the stage for a grueling summer of campaigns and advertisements over whether voters should insert partisan politics into the judiciary.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Commissioners also want to restrict the type of advertisements on the robots and floated the idea of no advertisements at all, an ask the company behind the robots does not seem keen on.—
Michelle Marchante
June 3,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Most of the spending is on ads intended to introduce voters to Tubbs, who may be best known nationally for driving an experiment giving select Stockton residents universal basic income.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Aiyuk’s latest message was clear in its frustration but not always in its wording.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Gregg Popovich, the former Spurs head coach, wanted to convey a message to the team.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Kyle teases the eventual Meija reveal by calling a huddle onstage with Kyle, Ciara, Carl, Ben and Mia during a break in the action, and insinuates that West got with Amanda for publicity purposes.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Defense attorneys argued the motion is unnecessary and that prosecutors started the pretrial publicity with their own news conference.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The new service is aimed at helping Meta diversify its revenue base, which is heavily dependent on advertising.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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When done right, influencer marketing can offer benefits traditional advertising can’t touch.—
Wyles Daniel
June 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Why are children bombarded with marketing for foods that undermine their health?—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Shares of American Eagle are down roughly 10% before the bell after the company reported declining revenue for its namesake brand in the first quarter, despite ramping up its marketing campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney.—
CJ Haddad,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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“Commercial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commercial. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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