Synonyms of commercialism

commercialism

noun

as in greed

disapproving the practice or attitude of placing an excessive emphasis on earning money, making a profit, or buying goods

the increasing commercialism of the Christmas holiday

She decried the commercialism of modern society where objects of purely artistic value were often ignored.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• greed
• materialism
• possessiveness
• acquisitiveness
• avarice
• rapaciousness
• greediness
• avariciousness
• rapacity
• hunger
• appetite
• thirst
• cupidity
• covetousness
• longing
• gluttony
• avidity
• desire
• avidness
• drive
• mercenariness
• graspingness
• craving
• yearning
• voracity
• yen
• piggishness
• lust
• pining
• ravenousness
• hankering
• gluttonousness
• passion
• itch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• generosity
• philanthropy
• charity
• liberality
• magnanimity
• unselfishness
• bounty
• largess
• largesse
• altruism
• bountifulness
• selflessness
• generousness
• bounteousness
• satisfaction
• openheartedness
• gratification
• openhandedness
• fulfillment
• contentment
• fulfilment

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of commercialism

There’s a long list of those: feminism, self-actualization, globalization, neoliberalism, commercialism. —Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024

Deadpool & Wolverine is being used as a litmus test for various things, art, commercialism, consumerism, and the capability to have fun or not. —Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 July 2024

And that’s how the conference of Bill Friday, the former UNC System president and a staunch critic of the commercialism and money of big-time college sports, became a bicoastal league driven, like any other, with protecting and maximizing its television revenue. —Andrew Carter, Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2024

With less commercialism, national seashores can also offer an escape from crowds. —Food Drink Life, Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2024