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

The Other Woman star and baseball stand-out first met while filming a commercial in 2012 and started dating shortly after. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 July 2026 In the 1990s, Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar brought a false endorsement lawsuit against General Motors over a TV commercial aired during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for commercial

Recent Examples of Synonyms for commercial

Adjective

This decision represents a potentially significant change in corporate diversity practices, moving away from demographic outcome measurement.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Another generation of family members and in-laws developed Ballantyne, another upscale neighborhood with homes, restaurants, retail, and corporate offices.

— Chase Jordan July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 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

One advertisement featuring former professional soccer stars playing a scrimmage with each other released on Friday was conceived, executed and released in 24 hours, Mansour said.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 19 July 2026
Ignore those advertisements touting the benefits of supplements claiming to address the need for extra protein or vitamins presurgery.

— The Editors, Robb Report, 19 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 boarding school did not immediately respond to a message left at the general admissions number or an email with a list of questions sent to an address listed online for the school.

— Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Your message should describe the specific location, address, or intersection where impacts occurred and the depth of flooding observed.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 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

The advertising company had recently issued a fresh profit warning after a sharp decline in revenues and the loss of key clients, including Coca-Cola’s North American business and Mars’ snacking and pet care accounts.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 July 2026
There is no federal law requiring companies to disclose when advertising content has been created using AI.

— Annie Palmer, CNBC, 24 July 2026

Definition of advertising

Noun

The $75 million was said to be deployed for brand elevation, marketing and the globalization of the league according to the WNBA’s release at the time.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Motion picture marketing execs cry about the oxygen being sucked out of San Diego Comic-Con by rival studios, even if Disney’s Hall H Marvel panel is one of the last hoorahs to go down Saturday night.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 23 July 2026

Definition of marketing

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