COMMERCIAL Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

kə-ˈmər-shəl

Definition of commercial

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

Adjective

Boeing, for example, derives substantial revenue from its commercial aviation business, meaning separate economic conditions can have just as much impact on its stock as Pentagon spending. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 July 2026 The strait has been largely shut by Iranian attacks on commercial ships and mines in subsequent months. — Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 25 July 2026

Noun

Even Telemundo’s legendary soccer narrator Cantor, has attained cross-over appeal, recently starring in a Coors Light commercial. — Miami Herald, 18 July 2026 This isn’t the first time an Anthropic commercial has divided viewers. — Harry Booth, Time, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for commercial

Recent Examples of Synonyms for commercial

Adjective

Court records show that in early 2022, Arbuckle managed a team of more than 20 and helped forecast loan demand across major sectors of the bank, including corporate, commercial, wealth management and small-business banking.

— Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
The now-defunct Broward airline has chosen a lead bidder in the auction of its former corporate headquarters in Dania Beach, among its most valuable assets.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of corporate

Noun

Before opening, Thomas personally visited neighboring businesses throughout the plaza, encouraging them to offer promotions so visitors would support the entire shopping center rather than only Frosty Frogs.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
The promotion also used the broadcast to announce Salahdine Parnasse will make his UFC debut against Dan Hooker.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of promotion

Noun

This move follows New York's new synthetic performer disclosure law, effective June 9, which penalizes undisclosed AI use in advertisements.

— Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
In another project in Cote d'Ivoire, BIO Ventures helped create a public awareness campaign with video advertisements on commuter buses, encouraging men to get regular screenings for prostate cancer.

— Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 25 July 2026

Definition of advertisement

Noun

Another independent expenditure group, ImpactCT, is spending on digital ads and mailers in support of Bronin that touch on the same themes around corporate PAC money, as well as his support for a ban on congressional stock trading.

— Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
New Amazon Music subscribers using a Galaxy tablet or phone are eligible for three months of ad-free music, podcasts and one audiobook a month, for free.

— Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of ad

Noun

The charging document also cited one of the many messages Dumarce sent to Cole, including some previously cited by Cole that included threats with pictures of her children.

— Margaret Baker, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
The governor, in his veto message, cited affordability concerns.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of message

Noun

For Universal Studios Hollywood, the complaints, first reported on social media and quickly picked up by media outlets, have added a sudden jolt of negative publicity around what was intended to be the North American ride of 2026.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
On Wednesday July 22, various Hollywood publicity firms were informed of the protocol change, according to an email obtained by Variety.

— Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of publicity

Noun

For political campaigns, where every advertising dollar must move voters, this shift has forced a rethink of how television works.

— Kris Qiu, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Collins, who is seeking a sixth term, had amassed roughly $16 million for her reelection bid before Jackson became the nominee, while Republicans have already begun spending to introduce him to voters through negative advertising.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026

Definition of advertising

Noun

Kisner, who also owns Treo Business Consulting marketing agency in downtown Lee’s Summit, has degrees in business and project management.

— Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
April Stammel, marketing and community engagement with South Downtown, discusses the progress at 85 Peachtree with AJC reporter, Zachary Hansen during a tour in May.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of marketing

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