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
Nigel Morris, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
There are specialized investment vehicles just for commercial space services.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 12 June 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 satellites themselves will need to be leased, insured against orbital debris and launch failure and traded as assets when their commercial value or strategic ownership shifts.
—Nigel Morris, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
There are specialized investment vehicles just for commercial space services.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 12 June 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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Slimani is French president Emmanuel Macron’s personal representative for the promotion of the French language and culture, and was the chair of the jury for the 2023 International Booker Prize.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Should have gotten the promotion to be the head of the assignment desk.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
10 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.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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To make matters worse, cybercriminals are using fake FIFA sites, bogus ticket offers and phony job ads to scam viewers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 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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After a string of hits in 2019 and the early 2020s, Kirk suffered a publicity crisis after making a string of homophobic comments at the Rolling Loud music festival in Miami 2021.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
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Tate embarked on what amounted to a publicity tour of right-wing America.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Marketers are now starting to require vertical video in their advertising proposals, says Damian Pelliccione, CEO of LGBTQ streaming platform Revry.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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The problem lies with the nature of programmatic advertising.—
Boris Abaev,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Jessa Fuller, an event curator and co-founder of experiential marketing agency Little Council, sought to cultivate a similar sense of belonging when her team hosted a phone-free pop-up event on a Saturday morning in River North last month.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Over 50% of adolescents reported exposure to alcohol marketing on the internet, with nearly 61% of the typical people their age posting alcohol content on social media.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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“Commercial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commercial. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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