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
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
The social media user also shared images of the woman in the commercial to illustrate their point.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
The United States has emerged as the largest investor in commercial spyware—a global industry that has enabled the covert surveillance of journalists, human rights defenders, politicians, diplomats, and others, posing grave threats to human rights and national security.
—Vas Panagiotopoulos, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The singer sports a Pittsburgh Steelers jersey in the commercial.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
The social media user also shared images of the woman in the commercial to illustrate their point.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
After over a decade of research, development, and testing, Amazon's Zoox has kicked off its commercial robotaxi service – beginning with the Las Vegas Strip and several surrounding attractions.
—New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
The United States has emerged as the largest investor in commercial spyware—a global industry that has enabled the covert surveillance of journalists, human rights defenders, politicians, diplomats, and others, posing grave threats to human rights and national security.
—Vas Panagiotopoulos, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commercial
Adjective
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Boise Pride received $250,000 in corporate sponsorships, compared to last year’s $440,000, the Idaho Capital Sun reported.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Sep. 2025
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Proprietors would source the teas from Mallett and receive mentoring from her corporate leadership team.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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So, Hilleary will be in the odd position of facing a significant pay cut for getting a big promotion on Capitol Hill.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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During one promotion, the Front Door Protection System was available for 60% off (bringing the price down to $279).—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Gap, for instance, this week sought to counter backlash against Sweeney’s advertisement with a campaign in which pop group Katseye lead a diverse group of dancers performing in denim against a white backdrop.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
24 Aug. 2025
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In the face-cream advertisement, M remained wreathed in the pink flowers of spring.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sheikh Izz ad Din al Qassam, a Muslim cleric born in what is today Syria, represented the first real threat.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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According to a Snapchat video ad from Turki Al-Sheikh — the Chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority — WrestleMania 43 is coming to Saudi Arabia in 2027.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In order to embolden and support his organization, bin Laden often videotaped himself with messages aimed at his target audience, established training centers in Afghanistan, had an expansive funding network that included wealthy individuals, couriers, mosques and other complex ways to raise funds.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Inside the West Wing, staff sat in shocked silence, scrolling to see the latest updates of news on their phones and messages on their computer screens.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Having such a noteworthy first client gives Jetson an edge, at least in publicity, over competitors in the Part 103 Ultralight space such as Pivotal, which has already put several of its Helix and Blackfly electric aircraft into consumers’ hands.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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Generating publicity about my books, by comparison, has achieved better results and helped to reinforce my brand as a crisis management expert.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many automakers returned to advertising during the NFL season last year as vehicle inventory levels returned to more normal levels.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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What Businesses Should Do Now Notably, many of these crackdown orders on surveillance advertising occurred under the previous FTC commissioner, Lina Khan.—
Jodi Daniels,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Moreover, the company announced new transportation and marketing agreements to enhance oil and natural gas netbacks, which are estimated to drive incremental free cash flow of over $50 million in 2026 compared with 2024.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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Over the course of three days, attendees will have the opportunity to attend over 100 sessions to gain valuable insights and learn how to elevate their marketing strategy.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Commercial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commercial. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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