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

The project will also support workforce training and develop the technical knowledge needed to rebuild commercial-scale mineral processing capacity. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026 Saturday’s shooting unfolded in one of Twin Falls’ busiest commercial areas, a stretch of the city’s north side filled with hotels, national retailers and restaurants that serve residents and travelers alike. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2026

Noun

The Reebok Pump introduced the brand’s namesake technology in 1989 with Dominique Wilkins starring in the first commercial. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 That was the worst commercial ever made by the way, for those few people who want to hear that. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for commercial

Recent Examples of Synonyms for commercial

Adjective

Even if corporate needs are the main reason why creatives are still getting to tell stories set in a galaxy far, far away, the meta conversation found in these tales might help refresh and save Star Wars.

— Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Aside from the hundreds of thousands in corporate PAC money and tens of thousands raised through AIPAC, Apollo Global Capital is one of the biggest sources of funding for Larson.

— Readers Speak, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of corporate

Noun

With concert sponsorships, great promotions, MC gigs and a collection of engaging DJs, their competition fueled the music.

— Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Globalist members can also register to participate in a fast track promotion to elite status with Aeroplan.

— Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of promotion

Noun

Further, Meta’s ad business continues to improve with impressions up 14% and ad prices rising 12% year-over-year.

— Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Republicans campaigning in swing districts are running ads about healthcare after facing criticism of the cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

— Rahul Mukherjee, NPR, 31 July 2026

Definition of ad

Noun

While this loss leaves a silence that words can never fill, farewell messages adorned a growing memorial for both Mikey and Millie, where tributes of light were offered to them.

— Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Group similar tasks, write the list, and handle the message that prevents confusion later.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of message

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

Corporate leaders possess invaluable skills—M&A, HR, digital marketing—to modernize these often-outdated businesses, transforming local shops into regional powerhouses.

— Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
What is not explicit on screen or in the financial results is the intense amount of skillful work, preparation, promotion, production, marketing, and ad sales that goes on behind the scenes.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of marketing

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