Synonyms for
Commercial
Definition
relating to or involving the buying and selling of goods and services
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Common collocations
- commercial break
- commercial property
- commercial airline
- commercial bank
- commercial success
- commercial vehicle
- commercial law
- commercial real estate
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Usage note
As an adjective, 'commercial' often implies a focus on profit or business, contrasting with artistic or public service endeavors. It can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation of being overly focused on sales.
Example sentences
- The commercial for the new toy was really exciting.
- My dad works in commercial real estate.
- The commercial on the radio was really annoying.
- The commercial jet flew overhead.
- The commercial district was full of shops and restaurants.
Quotes
I have always believed that commercial success depends on offering consumers something new, something different and something better. - Richard Branson
I think the success of a film is very important to an actor. It depends on how many people go to watch your movie. The success also translates into more films being offered. It is a good thing for commercial actors and for newcomers like me. - Sidharth Malhotra
I don't think you can come into your creativity until you've passed the amateur stage and you've learned to work with other people. You've got to be able to bounce ideas around. You have to have a sense of collaboration. For me, that's how commercial success comes. - Bon Scott