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

The act of protest on and off the catwalk marked a departure from fashion's latest era: commercialism and consumerism, minus the critical lens of political resistance. —Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 5 June 2024

What Parents Like: The real insanity is letting cynicism and commercialism rule the day. —Suelain Moy, Parents, 14 June 2024

More broadly, tongue-in-cheek critiques of American commercialism, exceptionalism, and unfettered capitalistic greed are at the core of the series. —Jack King, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2024

However, the real lesson and meaning behind Saint Valentine’s Day is being totally missed, obscured behind all the commercialism associated with this day. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2024