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Recent Examples of commodities
In a world where digital currencies vie with traditional havens, Hong Kong’s hub status could bridge fiat, crypto, and commodities.
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Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
But Washington’s levies, paired with Beijing’s insatiable appetite for commodities such as metals, beef, and soy, have only strengthened Latin America’s ties with the Chinese economy while helping reduce its exposure to US policy changes.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The government had enacted reforms that triggered a sudden spike in the prices of basic commodities and placed immense pressure on ordinary households.
—Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
The Federal Emergency Management Agency prepositioned commodities, staff and search and rescue teams in numerous states, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
But there are ways to think about generating what is known as alpha — outperformance of a benchmark — at a broader portfolio construction level, using strategies that involve assets from cash to bonds to commodities.
—Krysta Escobar,eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Shoppers Stop, a popular department store in India, pointed to poor air quality as a factor behind flat sales and falling earnings in late 2025, according to Lou Del Bello, Bloomberg’s energy and commodities editor.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
But the country’s other commodities have also caught his administration’s attention.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
These places were early adopters of new technologies and commodities, and culturally diverse.
—Sarah Moss, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
But Washington’s levies, paired with Beijing’s insatiable appetite for commodities such as metals, beef, and soy, have only strengthened Latin America’s ties with the Chinese economy while helping reduce its exposure to US policy changes.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The government had enacted reforms that triggered a sudden spike in the prices of basic commodities and placed immense pressure on ordinary households.
—Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
The Federal Emergency Management Agency prepositioned commodities, staff and search and rescue teams in numerous states, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
But there are ways to think about generating what is known as alpha — outperformance of a benchmark — at a broader portfolio construction level, using strategies that involve assets from cash to bonds to commodities.
—Krysta Escobar,eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Shoppers Stop, a popular department store in India, pointed to poor air quality as a factor behind flat sales and falling earnings in late 2025, according to Lou Del Bello, Bloomberg’s energy and commodities editor.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
But the country’s other commodities have also caught his administration’s attention.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
These places were early adopters of new technologies and commodities, and culturally diverse.
—Sarah Moss, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodities
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There’s plenty to do and see, from daily rodeos and live music to cattle shows and merchandise galore.—
Brayden Garcia
January 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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In addition to the Protein Milk, a series of limited-edition merchandise drops and partnerships launched today.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Here, vendors and growers sell produce, baked goods, herbs, flowers, and other local creations.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Last year’s changes among the states were significant because population growth brings more taxpayers, economic dynamism and demand for goods and services.—
Mike Schneider,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Commodities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodities. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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