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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
Functional offensive linemen are the rarest commodities in professional football outside of functional quarterbacks.
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Daniel Popper, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Its business is structured across multiple verticals (commercial/commodity, institutional/execution, retail/FX & metals, and payments), giving it optionality to capture upside during commodity and FX booms.
—Jeffrey Hirsch, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Daan Struyven, Goldman's co-head of commodities research, co-authored that report.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
What is their most valuable commodity?
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
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Daniel Popper, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Its business is structured across multiple verticals (commercial/commodity, institutional/execution, retail/FX & metals, and payments), giving it optionality to capture upside during commodity and FX booms.
—Jeffrey Hirsch, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Daan Struyven, Goldman's co-head of commodities research, co-authored that report.
—Maria Aspan, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
What is their most valuable commodity?
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodity
Noun
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The Texas native rose to fame as foreign exchange student Nadia in American Pie (1999), the object of Jason Biggs’ affection.—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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In the future, every object could carry its own unforgeable signature, adding a layer of trust that is literally built into its molecular structure.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
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Ancient Origins continues that archaeologists expected to find human remains or grave goods, the absence of which communicated to researchers that the site was a cenotaph, a symbolic grave for someone who was laid to rest elsewhere.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
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The boutique will include handmade must haves, one-of-a-kind treasures and great gift ideas, as well as quilts for all ages, holiday items, children’s toys, lovely home décor, planters and unique household goods to name a few.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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China has its tight controls on all online activity, maintaining bans on top American digital entities such as Google Search, Facebook, Instagram and Reddit.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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By separating, the two new entities should trade at multiples closer to their industry peers, and their combined values should be worth more than what DuPont currently trades at, which was around $76 per share on Monday for a market capitalization of about $32 billion.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Beijing forbids any export of gold without a special license, spurring analysts to conclude that the official figure of 2,530 tons held by the People’s Bank of China is farcically low.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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The rare move by Amsterdam came after escalating friction between the US and China, rekindled partly by Washington’s ramping up of export controls in late September.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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So far, more than 4,000 employees have been laid off, disrupting government services devoted to, among other things, cybersecurity efforts, special education programs, substance abuse treatment and loans for small businesses.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The substance can pollute the environment after nuclear accidents and can persist in soil or water.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, 92% of the world’s supply of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and 82% of wind turbines came from one country—China.—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Stellantis' supply leader, Marvin Washington, said the company is attempting to fix relationships with suppliers that had previously been strained by an abrupt volume cut in 2024.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Now the reality, is the team different?—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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This channel, though, is focused on airing reality TV shows rather than music videos.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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India and the European Union are taking decisive steps toward a trade agreement, which Indian apparel exporters hope will offer an outlet for merchandise now heavily tariffed by the United States.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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At the event, intended to spotlight Focus films past and present — where Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia is also set to screen — fans will also be treated to immersive photo moments, themed food and beverage offerings, exclusive merchandise drops, and more.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Commodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodity. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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