commercialism
noun
com·mer·cial·ism
kə-ˈmər-shə-ˌli-zəm 
1
: commercial spirit, institutions, or methods
2
: excessive emphasis on profit
Examples of commercialism in a Sentence
the commercialism of modern society
the increasing commercialism of the Christmas holiday
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Hana provides a unique and authentic Hawaiian experience away from the crowds and commercialism of more popular tourist destinations.
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Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
Still, passions about Black Friday run deep, rooted in family traditions and stances on capitalism, consumerism and commercialism of the holidays.
—Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Nov. 2024
At a time of year when to-do lists become gargantuan and materialism rockets, religious practitioners from a variety of Christian denominations say that the spiritual practice of Advent provides a counterweight to the Christmas season’s commercialism.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Consumers are weary of such commercialism, according to a survey by the Center for Biological Diversity, and holiday advertising can sometimes get lost in the shuffle.
—Drew Gerber, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
Still, passions about Black Friday run deep, rooted in family traditions and stances on capitalism, consumerism and commercialism of the holidays.
—Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Nov. 2024
At a time of year when to-do lists become gargantuan and materialism rockets, religious practitioners from a variety of Christian denominations say that the spiritual practice of Advent provides a counterweight to the Christmas season’s commercialism.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Consumers are weary of such commercialism, according to a survey by the Center for Biological Diversity, and holiday advertising can sometimes get lost in the shuffle.
—Drew Gerber, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Commercialism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commercialism. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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