as in corporate
fit or likely to be sold especially on a large scale
the commercial fare produced by the Hollywood movie studios
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as in promotion
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Recent Examples of commercial
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
The incident in Toronto comes after 67 people were killed when a commercial jetliner and helicopter collided in Washington, a medical transportation plane crash in Philadelphia that killed six people on board and another on the ground and the deaths of 10 people in a plane crash in Alaska.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2025
The show represented both a commercial and a narrative failure, and was cancelled after its initial five-episode season.
—Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Published by Simon & Schuster, Lonesome Dove reached huge commercial and critical success upon its release in 1986.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
The incident in Toronto comes after 67 people were killed when a commercial jetliner and helicopter collided in Washington, a medical transportation plane crash in Philadelphia that killed six people on board and another on the ground and the deaths of 10 people in a plane crash in Alaska.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
Noun
This is a luxury screen in every sense of the word that will leave you mesmerized by every image, from the top plays on the field to the dumbest commercials.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2025
The show represented both a commercial and a narrative failure, and was cancelled after its initial five-episode season.
—Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commercial
Adjective
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In December, a new framework was added to Disney’s corporate impact website.—
Winston Cho,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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The fact the third entry of the Paddington Cinematic Universe doesn’t feel like one more shameless corporate product plopped off a kid’s-movie assembly line would be victory enough.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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What: Dom Dolla and Diplo headline this party alongside brand promotions by CELSIUS, Anheuser-Busch, Pepsi, Verizon, U.S. Polo Assn., St. James Iced Tea.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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Minnesota’s approach to charitable gambling has evolved over the years, guided by laws aimed at balancing the regulation of gambling activities with the promotion of charitable causes.—
Janean Sorrell,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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West flipped the website after the advertisement aired and replaced its previous content with just one item: The swastika T-shirt that was on sale for $20 each.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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The multi-hyphenate, 44, showcased her comedy skills for a hilarious new SKIMS advertisement released on Tuesday, Feb. 11.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Max subscription plans begin at $9.99 a month with ads, allowing users to stream with up to two devices at one time while ad-free subscriptions cost $16.99 a month, which includes the additional ability to download up to 30 titles to watch on the go.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The ad says that unlike Cohere's product, ordinary AI leaks customer data and trade secrets, creates security audit nightmares, and steals intellectual property.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The message referred to Petito’s grandfather—but Gabby never referred to him by his first name.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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Jassy said in the message Troufanov, along with his mother, grandmother and girlfriend, was abducted during the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas.—
Kristina Watrobski,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, there have been many articles and books commemorating the milestone; one of the latter made headlines Friday for a publicity gaffe involving Tina Fey and Jon Hamm.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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One possible reason Trump's arrest rate isn't matching Biden's: The publicity surrounding the new president's tough talk on immigration has fueled a dramatic dip in the number of people trying to enter the U.S. illegally on the southern border.—
Axios,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Explore great travel deals Smithsonian magazine participates in affiliate link advertising programs.—
Michelle Tchea,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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In 1991, the FCC restored some time limits on advertising during children's programming, but toy companies and their products had become so intertwined with shows by then that the new regulations didn't make much of a difference.—
Alana Semuels,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Acumen’s expertise in film production, distribution, and digital marketing ensures that these businesses can reach the right audiences with the right messaging.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Travails from sponsor fatigue to cutbacks in entertainment marketing, to the decline in arthouse attendance numbers, all these woes and others are giving festival organizers and art film fans lots of sleepless nights.—
Steven Gaydos,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Commercial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commercial. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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