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
Kat Merck, Wired News, 12 Aug. 2025
His career began with jobs in commercials for major brands before stepping onto his first major set in HBO’s The Last of Us, in an uncredited role.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2025
Joe Seidelman, the Port District’s general manager, said the harbor — both the marina and commercial ports — is a valuable resource for both Waukegan and Lake County overall.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The big, curly manes of the ’80s had given way to sleek, straight locks showcased in Pantene commercials and on the cover of YM magazine via models like Cindy Crawford and Niki Taylor.
—Kat Merck, Wired News, 12 Aug. 2025
His career began with jobs in commercials for major brands before stepping onto his first major set in HBO’s The Last of Us, in an uncredited role.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
As of July, Charlotte’s office vacancy sits at 22.2%, according to a July report from commercial real estate firm JLL.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2025
Joe Seidelman, the Port District’s general manager, said the harbor — both the marina and commercial ports — is a valuable resource for both Waukegan and Lake County overall.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commercial
Adjective
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Sheffield has led the mayoral race from a fundraising standpoint, securing big donations from corporate leaders and political action committees.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The nephew of President John F. Kennedy and son of his former attorney general, Bobby, Kennedy spent decades as an attorney battling some of the world’s most notorious corporate polluters.—
Sharon Lerner,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sezzle said that shoppers are spreading out their spending to manage their budgets and avoid last-minute stress, thus prompting brands to launch promotions earlier than ever.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
19 Aug. 2025
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Check out our guide to the top Xfinity deals and promotions.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Your LinkedIn headline plays the same role as the headline of an advertisement.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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In Indiana, where congressional primaries are typically the more competitive races, a politically relevant advertisement or mail piece from a congressional office can widen the recognition gap between an incumbent and potential competitors, experts said.—
Brittany Carloni,
IndyStar,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As a young engineer in Silicon Valley, Richard Eckman saw an ad for Fidelity Investments.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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Bjork referenced buying shoes from Nike or Cole Haan and then seeing ads from both companies on his phone over a two-month period as a method Ohio State can apply.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Through tireless efforts, these lawyers are not only winning cases but also sending a powerful message: that every worker deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and that those who violate these basic rights will be held accountable.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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The message was from his medical aid group, showing a red line the Israeli military drew through his name.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The hope has to be that there is so much publicity around ClickFix — of which Microsoft’s report is the latest, that users will catch on.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Fans wondering how the sudden publicity of superpowers would affect the lives of Peter, Hiro (Masi Oka), and our other favorites will just have to wonder forever.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Banners and signs must be hand-held and may not obstruct the view of other guests or PHX Arena advertising signage or be temporarily or permanently affixed to the building structure.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The company noted that advertising is the most reliable way to fund a sustainable revenue-sharing model.—
Ivan Guzenko,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On today’s episode: AI shuts out youth from the grind, China leaves U.S. soybeans behind, Gap has the then-and-now in marketing mind.—
Darian Woods,
NPR,
29 Aug. 2025
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Customer management revenue, which Alibaba makes off of selling marketing and other services to merchants on its platform, jumped 10%.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Commercial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commercial. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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