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
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
While Zoox is in a testing and development stage with its AVs on public roads in the U.S., Alphabet’s Waymo is already operating commercial, driverless ride-hailing services in Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Austin, Texas, and is ramping up in Atlanta.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 23 May 2025
Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 22 May 2025
The Shift from Interruption to Engagement Traditional advertising relied on interrupting consumers — think TV commercials and pop-up ads.
—Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
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Adjective
Brownfields are abandoned or underused properties, often industrial or commercial, where redevelopment is complicated because of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants in the soil.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
While Zoox is in a testing and development stage with its AVs on public roads in the U.S., Alphabet’s Waymo is already operating commercial, driverless ride-hailing services in Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Austin, Texas, and is ramping up in Atlanta.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 23 May 2025
Noun
Braff and Faison launched the Scrubs rewatch podcast Fake Doctors, Real Friends in 2020, and have teamed up for approximately 10,000 T-Mobile commercials that harken back to their onscreen friendship.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 22 May 2025
The Shift from Interruption to Engagement Traditional advertising relied on interrupting consumers — think TV commercials and pop-up ads.
—Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commercial
Adjective
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In that role, Pullin forged new corporate partnerships.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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The largest share of its funding, 36%, comes from corporate sponsorship, NPR said.—
Kevin Breuninger,Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Kroger The chain grocery store is offering a digital coupon for Private Selection 6-pack of Angus Beef Chuck Patties — normally $12.99, but $6.99 with the National Hamburger Day promotion.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Also keep in mind, travel advisers could have access to different promotions and discount codes, so seek their help to save money, said Wilkerson.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Per court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the band alleged that the use of the 1994 was unauthorized, along with the company reproducing an advertisement that was very similar to the 2002 music video directed by Spike Jonze.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Hard Rock also made an initial investment of $50,000 into television and digital advertisements.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Companies like Spotter and LTK are following suit and hosting formal Creator Upfronts during the time of year when brands are looking to commit video ad dollars.—
Kristen Dolan,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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At his behest, Admiral Richard Byrd contributed fifteen hundred dollars, repaying a kindness from 1928, when Earhart had directed her earnings from Lucky Strike cigarette ads to support his expedition to Antarctica; the financier Bernard Baruch added another twenty-five hundred dollars.—
Laurie Gwen Shapiro,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The messages warn drivers of unpaid fees on traffic violations and threaten steep penalties, including additional fines and suspension of driving privileges if the reader does not comply.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
24 May 2025
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The 10-year-old children, named Eryk and Kuba, found a message in a bottle — a handwritten love letter from 1959 — while recently walking near a beach, according to UPI.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Baldoni denied the allegations and filed a countersuit in January alleging defamation and extortion against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and their publicity team.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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That was a big moment, that was a big lump of publicity.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
Noun
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So when every brand plays by the same rules, creative solutions become the only way to get a competitive advantage within your advertising.—
Liam Wade,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The strength and durability of the fabric was a key feature for advertising.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Ali Burnham, vice president of marketing for Optima, Inc., which owns Optima Verdana as well as locations in Lakeview and Streeterville, said developers try to include a variety of coworking spaces that cater to different work styles and work-from-home needs.—
Caleb McCullough,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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That had less to do with talent and more to do with timing, global marketing, and possibly a disinterest in conforming to the pop formula.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Commercial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commercial. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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