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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of commercialism

Rock music’s popularity had skyrocketed in the wake of the British Invasion, and many folk devotees considered its commercialism to be a threat to their communal values. —Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024

Although, the message of the 25-minute feature was not to get too caught up in holiday commercialism. —Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024

Crass commercialism helped transform the Olympics into a multibillion-dollar behemoth from the quaint sports festival seen when Paris last hosted 100 years ago. —Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 26 July 2024

Fleming also addressed potential conflicts, such as the art world’s discomfort with commercialism as well as the importance of maintaining clear distinctions between art exhibits and commercial promotions. —Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024