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
ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025
The partners are co-developing the project with plans to lock casting and pre-production by year’s end before cameras roll in Q1 2026.
MAP, established in 2015, has built an portfolio blending commercial success with artistic credibility.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 May 2025
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 May 2025
NBCUniversal is parting ways with many of its cable networks, but the company will continue to sell all the commercials that appear on those outlets for the next two years.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 May 2025
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Adjective
The Trump administration has proposed canceling NASA's Space Launch System rocket after two more flights in favor of lower-cost commercial options.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025
The partners are co-developing the project with plans to lock casting and pre-production by year’s end before cameras roll in Q1 2026.
MAP, established in 2015, has built an portfolio blending commercial success with artistic credibility.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 May 2025
Noun
Working independently, Ani has produced countless other short films, music videos, commercials and campaigns for brands such as Expedia, Nike, A24, Universal Music, Anomaly, Object & Animal, and Tommy Hillfiger.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 May 2025
NBCUniversal is parting ways with many of its cable networks, but the company will continue to sell all the commercials that appear on those outlets for the next two years.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commercial
Adjective
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Research could be done via federal entities, universities, startups, private or public companies, but there will obviously be an immense shortfall in these efforts without the government (maybe the optimistic view is that corporate America becomes the preferred partner for this administration.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Owens, 36, told the Miami Herald. Owens, who has spent 15 years in corporate America in HR and recruiting, tapped into his creative passion during the pandemic, recording dozens of songs under the name King Tetrus and uploading them to streaming services like SoundCloud and Spotify.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
Noun
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And when asked about his thoughts on promotion and relegation, Nance answered decisively.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Founded in 2003, ADI supports the growth and success of small-scale distillers through education, advocacy, networking, and promotion of best practices in the industry.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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An advertisement for an accident attorney—oh, what my life could have been.—
Allegra Leal,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
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All told, the plaintiffs offer nearly 200 pages of allegations regarding celebrities and influencers who, among other things, lent their NIL, appeared at glitzy events, and were featured in advertisements and social media posts that encouraged fans to invest.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 May 2025
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The ad will run on TV and social media networks, including baseball, basketball and golf broadcasts, Stellantis said in a statement.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The spokesman declined to say how much the campaign spent on the ad.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Doing so helps reinforce the message that AI is a tool for amplification, not replacement.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Ahead of the ceremony, Burton sat down with ESSENCE to speak about the moment, his message and what lies ahead.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Lewis also had his own communications staffer in London, who operated independently of the Post’s publicity department.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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Legendary Entertainment has hired 30-year marketing and publicity vet Marisa McGrath Liston as EVP of Publicity & Communications.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Getty Images for Paramount All of these factors play into a recurring question for the advertising market: Do the annual Upfronts still matter?—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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Just avoid composting paper products that are treated with plastic or silicone, or glossy papers that are colored in brightly colored inks, like magazine pages and advertising inserts.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
Noun
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John, a former marketing consultant, created the series over a decade ago after being inspired by his young nephew and held the titular role of Blippi, complete with orange glasses, until 2021.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
13 May 2025
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The woman, a chief marketing officer at Simon & Schuster, was excluded for cause after revealing the company is publishing Sure!'s memoir.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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“Commercial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commercial. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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