Definition of commoditynext
1
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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as in goods
commodities plural products that are bought and sold in business commodities such as sugar and oil

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Recent Examples of commodity The core is our Global Trade Optimizer, a proprietary should-cost platform with thousands of cost models and live feeds on commodity inputs, raw material costs, labor rates and tariffs. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Since then, a growing movement across North America is attempting to transform ecological menaces into culinary commodities, from Florida to Hawai’i, British Columbia, Maine, and the Mississippi River basin. — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 He was finally elected to the Presidency in 2002 and served two terms, until the end of 2010, harnessing a commodity boom to invest in major social spending, including welfare programs, that lifted tens of millions out of poverty. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026 His administration waived restrictions on buying Russian diesel earlier this month in an effort to ease pressure on the price of the commodity, a move Zelenskyy argued could embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin. — Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commodity
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Noun
  • Throughout the building, a selection of artworks and unique objects is meant to reflect the house’s longstanding relationship with British creativity and the arts.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In one instance, a simple game of catch later evolved into variations that included multiple objects, timing rules, and even juggling.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The structure holds throughout the four episodes provided to critics, with challenges like the contestants making wine by stomping on grapes and stealing goods from the back of a truck.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Taking Ownership of Morocco’s Creativity Reflecting on how Moroccans are perceived in the broader industry, one of El Moutii’s biggest qualms is the conception that Morocco is a hub for cheap labor and goods.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The fire damaged the premises of several commercial entities, authorities said.
    — STEPHEN McGRATH, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
  • One was secured by liquid assets and by equity in entities that own real estate, with indirect reliance on the value of the team.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Russia imposed temporary export controls on helium in April to protect its domestic supply.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The attack badly damaged two production lines, taking out about 17% of Qatar’s LNG export capacity.
    — Spencer Kimball,Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In 2023, the FDA added more than a dozen peptides, including BPC-157 and TB-500, to its list of substances that should not be compounded due to risks of allergic reactions, kidney damage and tumor growth.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The program reports that sales tax also funded dozens of programs in 2025, including violence prevention, substance-use intervention, homelessness assistance, and youth support services.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Ask for coconut sorbet, made from the abundant on-property supply.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Audi’s material-supply operations involve around one million picks daily, with components required to reach assembly workstations in the correct order.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, global chief economist at Boston Consulting Group, has argued that the American mood is worse than American reality.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Compassion doesn’t mean that presidents or other public officials should bow to enemies or surrender common sense in tackling the world’s harsh realities.
    — Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • About 75% to 80% of Spirit’s merchandise is designed, developed and sourced by the company, mostly in Asia.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But at Fanatics, the company reacts within hours of major sports events and produces merchandise that is ready to be sold to fans immediately.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Commodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodity. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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