commercialism
noun
com·mer·cial·ism
kə-ˈmər-shə-ˌli-zəm 
1
: commercial spirit, institutions, or methods
2
: excessive emphasis on profit
Examples of commercialism in a Sentence
the commercialism of modern society
the increasing commercialism of the Christmas holiday
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What Parents Like: The real insanity is letting cynicism and commercialism rule the day.
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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
The lack of commercialism is something that draws people to the quiet town, especially considering it can be found between bustling neighbors, Charleston and Myrtle Beach.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2024
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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
The lack of commercialism is something that draws people to the quiet town, especially considering it can be found between bustling neighbors, Charleston and Myrtle Beach.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2024
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“Commercialism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commercialism. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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