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
Monica Cuervo, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Most commercial bread is made with preservatives—like calcium propionate and sorbic acid—that deter mold development and extend the product’s shelf life, Bucknavage says.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 May 2025
Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The commercial, produced by 77 Ventures and Boomshot, features racing icon and Prime Video analyst Dale Earnhardt Jr., analyst Steve Letarte, and Cup Series star Chase Elliott.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
This strong demand and accelerated growth means that multifamily will be commercial real estate investors’ most preferred asset class in 2025.
—Monica Cuervo, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Most commercial bread is made with preservatives—like calcium propionate and sorbic acid—that deter mold development and extend the product’s shelf life, Bucknavage says.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 May 2025
Noun
Stafford actually stars with his wife, Kelly, in a Sleep Number commercial that’s been prominently featured over the past few months.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The commercial, produced by 77 Ventures and Boomshot, features racing icon and Prime Video analyst Dale Earnhardt Jr., analyst Steve Letarte, and Cup Series star Chase Elliott.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commercial
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Lululemon—everything was just super corporate, elevated, everyone just trying so hard to find a vibe.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Other corporate standouts were Japanese energy company Niterra’s underwater expedition that had educational mini-games alongside promotional content showcasing their latest R+D innovations, often with extensive information on digital placards.—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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He’s already been called up to the majors twice in his career, including once earlier this season, but didn’t play in any games after those promotions.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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The last decade has packed in a promotion near-miss, reaching the Premier League, eight years in the top division spent under four managers while progressing from regulars in the bottom six in the table to the top 10, plus a first taste of UEFA competition.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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By using the tag, businesses and other organizations can later target advertisements on LinkedIn to consumers that have already shown interest in their products or services.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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That meant, officially at least, no advertisements, gifts or cuts of merchandise sold by schools, even jerseys with their name on the back.—
Cornell Watson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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On the content-side, Mattison noted that metadata tagging has grown so sophisticated that ads can be tailored to individual scenes within a show: If a scene is set in a kitchen, for example, the subsequent ad break might feature one of the appliances in the room.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2025
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Unlike long-form YouTube content, where ads can be inserted throughout, short clips offer limited space for advertisers.—
Lisa Setyon,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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The High Priestess asks you to listen to the subtle messages from your inner voice and pay attention to the signs around you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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The night was filled with family, powerful messages — and of course soaring vocals, incredible costumes and masterful choreography.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The result was free publicity for Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical giant behind Ozempic and Wegovy.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Idol met longtime friend Jett after a Germs/Dead Kennedys concert at the Whiskey a Go Go in 1978, when his then-band, the respected punk outfit Generation X, was doing a round of publicity.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Other sellers are experimenting with price increases, cutting back on advertising or gradually importing merchandise to avoid drastic financial impacts of tariffs, instead of bowing out of Prime Day completely.—
Arriana McLymore and Greg Bensinger,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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For now, goods are subject to import taxes, not programming services, but the tariffs will raise consumer prices, pinching pocketbooks, and may lead to softer advertising.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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Colgate-Palmolive and Proctor & Gamble are the parent companies of the products that are being investigated for their marketing tactics.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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That decision effectively bars many compounding pharmacies from marketing and selling cheaper, unapproved versions of tirzepatide.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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“Commercial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commercial. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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