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commercial

[kuh-mur-shuhl] / kəˈmɜr ʃəl /
ADJECTIVE
concerning business, marketing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
economic financial monetary profit-making profitable wholesale
STRONG
commissary exchange market merchandising retail retailing sales supplying trade trading
WEAK
across the counter bartering fiscal for sale in demand in the market marketable mercantile pecuniary popular saleable wholesaling
Antonyms
WEAK
noncommercial not-for-profit
ADJECTIVE
intended for financial gain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
monetary money-making
STRONG
investment mercenary
WEAK
Wall Street exploited for profit materialistic pecuniary profitmaking venal
Antonyms
WEAK
noncommercial not-for-profit

Example Sentences

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These included restrictions on chemicals, commercial aerospace and aviation technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Vernon Avenue Bridge, an 86-year-old structure that connected communities on the west side to the downtown commercial district.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Foundayo starts at $25 a month with commercial coverage, and is available for $149 a month if a patient pays out of pocket.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Under the terms of the 1999 deal, Malone had agreed not to use the "Jo Malone" name for commercial uses, including marketing fragrances.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

While Ralph and Ryan were enjoying a commercial for a truck that could zigzag without overturning, Matt strolled into a room called the Jumping Frog Lounge and returned with a handful of popcorn.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary