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as in object
one that has a real and independent existence
the docudrama really wasn't a commodity until the television networks started creating their own feature-length movies
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Recent Examples of commodity
The new tariffs, which took effect Monday, expand the scope of the levies that President Donald Trump previously announced on the valuable commodities.
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Erin Doherty, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
By calling this jail a 'deportation depot,' DeSantis is reducing human beings to commodities—objects that can be warehoused, processed, and shipped away.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
And his very existence brought the publication the most important commodity a magazine could have: buzz.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2025
Investment advisors, wealth managers and portfolio planners who position gold as an essential asset class could help their clients tap into its benefits as a strong diversifier, a stable long-term investment and a commodity with the potential for significant capital appreciation.
—Mitch Salchow, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Erin Doherty, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
By calling this jail a 'deportation depot,' DeSantis is reducing human beings to commodities—objects that can be warehoused, processed, and shipped away.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
And his very existence brought the publication the most important commodity a magazine could have: buzz.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2025
Investment advisors, wealth managers and portfolio planners who position gold as an essential asset class could help their clients tap into its benefits as a strong diversifier, a stable long-term investment and a commodity with the potential for significant capital appreciation.
—Mitch Salchow, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodity
Noun
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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Similarly, perfume bottles crafted by porcelain specialists, such as Meissen, Capodimonte, Chelsea, and St. James, were designed not to be hidden away in bathrooms, but as decorative objects meant to be displayed in living rooms.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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As a for-profit entity, how can the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel accept donations?—
Greg Borowski,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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During a conference call with analysts at 10 a.m. ET, investors will be looking for more information on how the combined entities will operate and how Foot Locker will fit into the overall strategy.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
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Millions of citizens worldwide rely on Ukrainian agricultural exports, and this is a primary source of food for these countries.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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China has ramped up exports to Southeast Asia and other developing nations, while Japan is mulling entering trade talks with Latin America’s biggest economic alliance.—
Semafor Staff,
semafor.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Mike’s mental health struggles, and potentially his substance abuse, have contributed to a narrative that’s isolating him.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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But a White House executive order last month seeks to bring back the old model, directing federal agencies to end funding for organizations that offer housing to people without first requiring treatment for substance abuse or serious mental illnesses.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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California is way, way, way behind on its overall housing supply.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Just this week, her team was alerted to a supply of food brought into Gaza to a local business through the private sector that's sitting in a warehouse.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The reality is Emery’s strongest team still features the recruits of his predecessors.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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The reality is that the scammers have found yet another way to steal your money, sometimes your entire life savings.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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The challenge in the music industry is that for most artists, streaming is the gateway to brand-building, which then enables monetization through ticketing, merchandise, brand deals, and subscriptions.—
Kristin Westcott Grant,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The new team apps will now serve as a one-stop hub for tickets, merchandise, concessions and more.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Commodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodity. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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