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fit or likely to be sold especially on a large scale
the commercial fare produced by the Hollywood movie studios
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Recent Examples of commercial
Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
But to keep extra safe as the virus moves through the nation’s dairy herds and commercial poultry operations, people should avoid raw milk, raw eggs and undercooked meat.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Lynette Rice, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
But Playtime: Fulfillment might as well be a commercial, as a bicycle courier, played by Kevin Hart’s daughter Heaven, zips past PlayStation characters like Kratos and Sackboy while her famous dad yaps in her ear.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
While Dylan’s first album with Columbia Records wasn’t a big commercial success, Cash, a Columbia Records artist, defended it, so the label didn’t drop Dylan, according to Gray.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
But to keep extra safe as the virus moves through the nation’s dairy herds and commercial poultry operations, people should avoid raw milk, raw eggs and undercooked meat.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
The annual awards celebration honors the contributions of casting professionals in film, television (scripted and unscripted), commercials and theater.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
But Playtime: Fulfillment might as well be a commercial, as a bicycle courier, played by Kevin Hart’s daughter Heaven, zips past PlayStation characters like Kratos and Sackboy while her famous dad yaps in her ear.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commercial
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An award-winning journalist and renowned communications expert, Abo amplifies the voices of women in medicine, life science organizations, and corporate America.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Investigators believe Mangione was motivated by anger toward the U.S. healthcare system and corporate greed.Mark Scolforo and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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If reports are to be believed, this may not be the last time he'll be seen with the popular promotion.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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In the past, such roles have offered fertile ground for graft, especially bribes for promotions.Nectar Gan, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Now, Poppin’ Fresh is set to appear in new TV advertisements, on social media stickers, and even on the Jumbotron at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium.Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kelce, her husband Jason, and his brother Travis, who is dating singer Taylor Swift, have experienced a boom in popularity in recent months and have been featured prominently in a number of advertisements and media promos.Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
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What the judge decides could reshape the future of the internet and affect Google’s ad business.Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Their new ad appears to throw cold water at this legacy, in favor of something new.Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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The 10 Best Movie Performances of 2024 Not only did some performers, and their managers, object to an alliance between folk music and anti-war messages, so did many readers of Sing Out!Nina Silber / Made by History, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
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And the message behind his method was loud and clear.Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Her lawsuit alleges that Baldoni’s crisis management and publicity teams played a role in that through social media campaigns.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
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The complaint filed by Lively against Baldoni included text messages and emails from Baldoni and his publicity team that detail plans and a social media strategy to push back if the actress’ issues on the set with her director and co-star became public knowledge.Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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Benegal began his career in advertising before transitioning to filmmaking, a move that would redefine Indian storytelling.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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Think about it – car companies are some of the biggest spenders in advertising.Chris Walton, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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After the pandemic lull, events have roared back, with spending on experiential marketing topping pre-pandemic levels.Dee Blohm, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Dawn Hedgepeth, chief marketing officer of Hanes Brands, told WWD that with Hanes already living in so many categories Hanes Moves will similarly play across not only apparel but also socks and innerwear.Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Commercial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commercial. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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