commercialism

Example Sentences

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They say the commercialism behind the movies is unimportant for an ordinary viewer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The lights are up and the baubles are out: with trees across the country already decorated and on display, there has been some traditional grumbling about whether commercialism means it gets earlier every year.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

In his sophomore feature, Fabbro, who previously directed the 2021 romantic thriller “The Grand Bolero,” juxtaposes the quiet grace of Igor’s modest life with the cacophony and commercialism of contemporary truffle auctions.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

They despised its commercialism and dreaded the prospect of future films about Mattel properties such as Barney and American Girl dolls.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2024

Levy Pants must become more militant and authoritarian in order to survive in the jungle of modem commercialism.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole