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as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
the docudrama really wasn't a commodity until the television networks started creating their own feature-length movies
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Recent Examples of commodity
This option is for all, irrespective of blood relation or nationality, it cannot be limited, and love is not a scarce commodity to be parceled out in rations.
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Anna Rowlands, Time, 12 May 2025
And in its way, comforting: Consistency is a rare commodity.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 12 May 2025
Fozzie Bear explained bear markets and Miss Piggy took umbrage at Ted Koppel’s commodities question about pork bellies.
—Bill Prady, Variety, 3 May 2025
Federal commodities programs provide some of the most reliable supplies of proteins.
—James Pollard, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
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Anna Rowlands, Time, 12 May 2025
And in its way, comforting: Consistency is a rare commodity.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 12 May 2025
Fozzie Bear explained bear markets and Miss Piggy took umbrage at Ted Koppel’s commodities question about pork bellies.
—Bill Prady, Variety, 3 May 2025
Federal commodities programs provide some of the most reliable supplies of proteins.
—James Pollard, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for commodity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodity
Noun
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Heiss’s bed would be a platform floating in a room, with no clutter around it; the only other objects would be a curved lamp and a cabinet to hold Heiss’s linen shirts and trousers.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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What to look for: The current owner's collection of historic objects found in the area as well as an eclectic mix of mid-century modern and antique furniture.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, commercial entities collect vast amounts of consumer and health-related behavior data with little to no meaningful consent.—
Mika Newton,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The Emoluments Clause of the Constitution bars people who hold federal office from accepting gifts from foreign entities without Congress' approval.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Noun
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This was driven by 3.5% inflation, falling exports, and wage pressure.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Our usual supplier, China, has banned exports of REMs to the U.S.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Cracks in the walls outside the classroom have been sealed with a white caulk-like substance.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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In February, the conversation circles around substance abuse.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Bring along as much food and water for pets as possible, as well as dishes for each; the Animal Health Foundation suggests about a week's supply of food.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Yell and the regiment were tasked with ensuring that the army's supplies were transported to the new camp, but after Mexican forces fired upon the Arkansans, Yell burned the supplies that had not yet been removed and retreated after the rest of the army to Buena Vista.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
Noun
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What was intended to be a private moment became a raw, honest portrayal of the bittersweet reality of being far from home.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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The Celtics have to grow and adjust to the reality of their competition.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The push for new sizes and formats has taken on more urgency because both CVS and Walgreens have large amounts of debt and face escalating pressure from flat or falling sales of general merchandise in the front of their stores.—
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Vendors on select weekends will sell unusual orchids and other merchandise.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2025
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“Commodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodity. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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