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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
China’s economic ascension was driven by its interest in securing resources during the commodities boom.
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Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Long gone are the days of athletic gear seen as just a commodity: Performance components are a given, but appealing designs are too, more often than not.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
The company continues to focus on expanding its electrical steel operations and managing its exposure to market risks, including commodity price fluctuations and foreign exchange rate risks.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Jan. 2025
Wholesale prices for large eggs hit $5.57 per dozen in the Midwest in December, which was up 150% from a year ago, according to commodity data firm Expana.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Long gone are the days of athletic gear seen as just a commodity: Performance components are a given, but appealing designs are too, more often than not.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
The company continues to focus on expanding its electrical steel operations and managing its exposure to market risks, including commodity price fluctuations and foreign exchange rate risks.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Jan. 2025
Wholesale prices for large eggs hit $5.57 per dozen in the Midwest in December, which was up 150% from a year ago, according to commodity data firm Expana.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commodity
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These replicas enable machines to understand their surroundings, predict movement and track the motion of objects.Alexandre de Vigan, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Feynman came of age during the dawn of quantum mechanics, when scientists began to recognize that atoms, electrons, light, and other sub-nanoscale objects—building blocks for everything in the universe—obey fundamentally different rules than the objects of everyday life.Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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In December, the EU imposed sanctions on certain Russian individuals and entities in response to recent sabotage.Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
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For Amelia and Rowan, personal history has shown them that to rely on any person or public entity to protect them would be folly.Becca Andrews, Them, 13 Jan. 2025
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Trump, a Republican who takes office on Jan. 20, had vowed to impose tariffs of 10% on global imports into the U.S. along with a 60% tariff on Chinese goods — duties that trade experts say would upend trade flows, raise costs and draw retaliation against U.S. exports.Andrea Shalal, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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Second, the dollar’s appreciation will make imports appear cheaper and exports more expensive.Nick Sargen, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Some substances released when plastics and other materials are burnt may increase the risk of certain cancers when inhaled—such as benzene or formaldehyde.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Almost everyone Sanders associated with in the NFL saw the style initially but the substance eventually.David Ubben, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Still, a dry start to the water year in Southern California could mean looming supply shortfalls.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Roger Valdez thinks, writes, works on housing, and advocates for progressive supply side solutions to inflation.Roger Valdez, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Among the novel's many intriguing elements are the cutting-edge scientific concepts that drive the narrative, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Welcome, friends and foes, to another season of Peacock's Emmy-winning reality competition series The Traitors.Megan McCluskey, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
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Owners Bank MasterCard® Rewards Card offers an 16.99% APR (varies based on the Prime Rate), as well as a Rewards program for travel, gift cards, and merchandise.Rohit Arora, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Creative is reportedly working her into future plans, with merchandise and promotional materials already in development.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Commodity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commodity. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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