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marketplace

noun

ˈmär-kət-ˌplās

Definition of marketplace

as in commerce

the buying and selling of goods especially on a large scale and between different places nations struggling to compete in the global marketplace

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Recent Examples of marketplace This craft is deeply rooted in our cultural tradition, and the powerful symbiosis between our incredible local creators and a robust industry truly sets us apart in the global marketplace. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 July 2026 Researchers also expect a jump in premiums for families without employer insurance who purchase policies on state marketplaces such as Covered California. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 In the twenty-tens, the mobile-app marketplace began wrapping its prehensile tail around kids’ sports and school activities. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 16 July 2026 This includes certain Medicare, marketplace health insurance and COBRA premiums. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for marketplace

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Meanwhile, brands like Robinhood and Visa—which is also building AI commerce tools of its—can turn to a large base of existing customers to build out their offerings.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 23 July 2026
By integrating Luna into Prime Video, the digital commerce company is doubling down on its push to attract casual players with party games and recognizable intellectual properties like Harry Potter and Tomb Raider.

— Jordan Novet,Annie Palmer, CNBC, 23 July 2026

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The Charlotte Hornets coach is already impressed with the demeanor and mentality of Naz Reid, the player swapped along with draft pick compensation in the trade sending LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to Minnesota.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
John Schreiber The MLB trade deadline is always kind to high-leverage relievers.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

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Crocker, who survived the 1983 bombing of the US embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, said that at this point an unconditional opening of the Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic should be the objective.

— Monica Haider, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
The additional funding will come from development and traffic mitigation fees rather than the general fund.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

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