commercials

Definition of commercialsnext
plural of commercial

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of commercials Pepsi a primetime player in Super Bowl commercials The new commercial is the latest in a long history securing Pepsi's place in pop culture. Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commercials
Noun
  • Dropping ads wasn’t merely an aesthetic choice, though.
    The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Opponents of the amendment have seized on that point in ads attacking the new map as a threat to minority voices, marking an interesting shift in Republican messaging, McDonald says.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The cartel has been accused of using fake job advertisements to lure new members and of torturing and killing recruits who resist.
    CBS News, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
  • This website uses cookies Our Properties use cookies for the performance and functionality of our sites, to personalize content and advertisements, to provide social media features, for analytics, and to provide you with a better experience.
    Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Bieber has had clashes with the paparazzi, and has sent ambiguous messages over social media hinting at his sorrow.
    Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
  • The announcements came in a flurry of social media messages Friday.
    NPR Staff, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The state, which had long been the biggest advertiser in Hungary’s media market, soon began to pull adverts from outlets deemed hostile to Fidesz.
    Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
  • They were lured by social media adverts offering work-study programs.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The team built momentum with every milestone, from the initial player announcements and schedule release to the kit reveal.
    Asli Pelit, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Those announcements came after multiple reports of Wildcats players entering the portal following a 15-19 season (5-15 in the Big Ten).
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Maybe the publisher changes the jacket design to emphasize themes that resonated with readers, or maybe there are new review blurbs that make the book design pop.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The blurbs below come courtesy of the AFI Fest team.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Listings for software engineer jobs on Indeed are up 11% annually, a faster clip than postings overall, according to analysis by Citadel Securities.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Hundreds of postings seek applicants with expertise in data science and artificial intelligence, part of a sweeping campaign to embed AI in the company’s core business operations.
    Casey Ross, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Crochet opened the fifth at 60 pitches and got two quick strikeouts before leadoff man Jahmai Jones’ solo homer gave Detroit a 2-1 lead.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Bruihl battled Yordan Alvarez for eight pitches.
    Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026

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“Commercials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commercials. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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