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
Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
Starlink's network is optimized for consumer access and mobile deployment, while the Chinese satellite, if scaled, appears aimed at high-bandwidth commercial or government uses where throughput outweighs minimal latency.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
Each of Capital One’s different business units, which includes commercial and consumer banking, has a different president and head of operations.
—John Kell, Fortune, 18 June 2025
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Adjective
But this age-old tradition is being disrupted by an aggressive push to sprinkle in a sampling of commercials between trailers and the regular parade of supplemental spots promoting concessions and rules of the road (as in, no texting!).
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
Starlink's network is optimized for consumer access and mobile deployment, while the Chinese satellite, if scaled, appears aimed at high-bandwidth commercial or government uses where throughput outweighs minimal latency.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Noun
Emoji, the not-quite-a-language language, were becoming part of the world’s linguistic—and commercial—infrastructure, importing some of the unruliness of IRL interaction into virtual spaces.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
Each of Capital One’s different business units, which includes commercial and consumer banking, has a different president and head of operations.
—John Kell, Fortune, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commercial
Adjective
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The hurdles at these valuation levels are higher, but optimism about future corporate earnings has improved as economic downside risks have receded.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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For some observers, the corporate sponsorships on display throughout the evening struck a specific chord.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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These are murky waters, especially when performance, promotion, and compensation are on the line.—
David Ferrucci,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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Central bank data showed a surge in summer retail and services activity as businesses offer better entertainment options and shopping promotions as alternatives to vacations abroad.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
30 June 2025
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The man’s video is one of many of longform advertisements produced by The Agora and its sprawling conglomerate of subsidiaries, which have spent decades cashing in on Americans’ growing distrust in government, financial institutions and healthcare providers.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Earlier this year the brand held two-week activations timed with the Rome Open, which included an influencer and press trip to the matches, out-of-home advertisements and a takeover of local ice-cream shops and cafés.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The ad criticizes outgoing Senator Mitch McConnell and fellow Republican candidates Andy Barr and Daniel Cameron.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
8 July 2025
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Along with the fest, the downtown area this weekend will celebrate the historic roots of Boo Boo Days, dating back to the 1950s and ’60s, with vintage storefront ads, sidewalk sales, retro cocktail specials and a social media contest.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Adapting products and messages isn’t just about language but also requires an understanding of cultural values and local needs.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Always: Verify the person's identity through multiple channels; don't rely solely on their social media profiles, messages or emails.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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DeSantis may be favoring the attorney for publicity, overtime and experience for a brighter political or legal future.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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Proceeding with trial as scheduled will likely avoid negative consequences from future publicity.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Billy and his sister Elizabeth continue to keep the advertising legend’s memory alive.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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According to the analysts, Meta's AI investments are transforming advertising technology with tools that can push mid-teen revenue growth for multiple years.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Patches also offer brands a lower-tier entry into big-time sports marketing.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Effectively Building Brand Recognition with Purpose and Preparation Diane Primo, CEO, marketing magnate, and communication innovator, served as the keynote speaker.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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“Commercial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commercial. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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