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
Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The global textile industry faces significant commercial risks due to environmental pressures.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Shad Powers, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Fernando Mendoza isn’t expected to turn up at the NFL Draft, but he will be spotted in a commercial tied to the annual event.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Manufacturers must test heavy-duty vehicles for at least 500,000 miles before commercial use.
—Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The global textile industry faces significant commercial risks due to environmental pressures.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Noun
Sweeney asks in the commercial, posing in denim shorts against a blue sky backdrop, while smiling and playing with her hair.
—Shad Powers, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Fernando Mendoza isn’t expected to turn up at the NFL Draft, but he will be spotted in a commercial tied to the annual event.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commercial
Adjective
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Voluntary carbon markets and community-scale investments will persist as long as corporate commitments and consumer demand hold.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
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All these things are currently under attack in the interest of short-term private and corporate gains.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Rodríguez quickly climbed the Yankees’ minor league ladder in 2025, starting at High-A, forcing his way to Double-A, and earning a brief promotion to Triple-A for his last starts of the year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 2016, Albertsons paid $107 million to settle a BOGO promotion case in nearby Oregon, plus another $107 million to settle a 2023 federal court case concerning BOGO promotions in Washington.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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San Diego had the most open advertisements, with 1,727.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Commercial news bulletins are generally shorter than news bulletins on public or community stations and can also feature advertisements and jingles.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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The page also suggests rebuttals to a Steyer ad attacking Becerra.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The performer delivered a message with her sculptural art piece that featured cords overtaken by moss wrapped around her form.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Keep it simple and grounded so your message lands clearly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Surely, the film options and large print runs and book clubs and publicity campaigns will follow!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The executive director of Child Care Aware of Minnesota, a nonprofit that serves childhood educators, said the publicity will be unflattering.—
Mark Vancleave,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On update calls, Andy Sriubas, a former advertising executive put in charge of the field offices, seemed unable to answer specific questions.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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What it isn’t expected to do is drastically change the TV element, at least not beyond the advertising component.—
Eddie Pells,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
Noun
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This mindset has led to secrecy, aggressive marketing, and relentless focus on outperforming rivals.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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With four decades of experience in the textile fibers and apparel industry, Williamson has held commercial, sales and marketing leadership roles across EMEA, North America and South Asia.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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“Commercial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commercial. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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