Commercialism
/kəˈmɜːrʃəlɪzəm/noun
The practice or attitude of making a lot of money through selling and buying goods and services.
Some critics argue that Christmas has lost its true meaning due to the rise of commercialism.
Often appears as...
- rise of commercialism
- rampant commercialism
noun
Emphasizing the profitable aspects in an inappropriate manner.
The blatant commercialism of the event ruined its original purpose and significance.
Often appears as...
- blatant commercialism
- surrender to commercialism
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Disapproving
Academic
noun
The practice or attitude of making a lot of money through selling and buying goods and services.
Some critics argue that Christmas has lost its true meaning due to the rise of commercialism.
Often appears as...
- rise of commercialism
- rampant commercialism
noun
Emphasizing the profitable aspects in an inappropriate manner.
The blatant commercialism of the event ruined its original purpose and significance.
Often appears as...
- blatant commercialism
- surrender to commercialism
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often used to criticize excessive focus on earning money rather than social values.
Many people feel that commercialism has overshadowed the true spirit of sportsmanship in football.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Impact
Used to discuss how holidays or traditions have been influenced by business interests.
The commercialism surrounding Valentine's Day has turned it into a sales-driven holiday.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutrality Challenge
While it can sound neutral, context often infuses it with a critical tone.
The artist's exhibit was a satirical commentary on modern commercialism.
Compare with
capitalismconsumermarketmaterialismmerchandizemonetizeprofitabilitytrade
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Virginia Postrel
American Writer
The mere existence of 'Buffy' proves the declinists wrong about one thing: Hollywood commercialism can produce great art. Complex and evolving characters. Playful language. Joy and sorrow, pathos and elation. Episodes that dare to be different - to tell stories in silence or in song. Big themes and terrible choices.
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Kanye West
American Rapper
The concept of commercialism in the fashion and art world is looked down upon. You know, just to think, 'What amount of creativity does it take to make something that masses of people like?' And, 'How does creativity apply across the board?
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Rhys Darby
New Zealander Comedian
Commercialism in the Western world has got us by the scruff of the neck. It's a technological takeover, and we can't even see it happening because we're too busy enjoying it.
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Rhea Pillai
Indian Model
I'd say we need a balance between commercialism and the humanitarian aspects of life. And we need to start by being grateful for what we have received in our lives.
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Aberjhani
American Historian
Valentine's Day itself, like most holidays in the modern era, has been heavily influenced by commercialism that focuses on the appeal of romantic fantasies.
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Yayoi Kusama
Japanese Artist
People ask about art and commercialism. I think that if someone tries to sell their work at a high price, that is the wrong way of doing it.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
The blurring of fantasy and reality is something that the Japanese herald in their life, in their day-to-day commercialism.
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George Seaton
American Playwright
There's a lot of bad isms floating around this world, but one of the worst is commercialism.
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Feist
Canadian Musician
Commercialism isn't challenging creatively; it's only challenging in a stamina way.
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Zhang Yimou
Chinese Director
HERO is a combination of my personal feeling and the commercialism.
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Virginia Postrel
American Writer
The mere existence of 'Buffy' proves the declinists wrong about one thing: Hollywood commercialism can produce great art. Complex and evolving characters. Playful language. Joy and sorrow, pathos and elation. Episodes that dare to be different - to tell stories in silence or in song. Big themes and terrible choices.
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Kanye West
American Rapper
The concept of commercialism in the fashion and art world is looked down upon. You know, just to think, 'What amount of creativity does it take to make something that masses of people like?' And, 'How does creativity apply across the board?
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Rhys Darby
New Zealander Comedian
Commercialism in the Western world has got us by the scruff of the neck. It's a technological takeover, and we can't even see it happening because we're too busy enjoying it.
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Rhea Pillai
Indian Model
I'd say we need a balance between commercialism and the humanitarian aspects of life. And we need to start by being grateful for what we have received in our lives.
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Aberjhani
American Historian
Valentine's Day itself, like most holidays in the modern era, has been heavily influenced by commercialism that focuses on the appeal of romantic fantasies.
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Yayoi Kusama
Japanese Artist
People ask about art and commercialism. I think that if someone tries to sell their work at a high price, that is the wrong way of doing it.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
The blurring of fantasy and reality is something that the Japanese herald in their life, in their day-to-day commercialism.
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George Seaton
American Playwright
There's a lot of bad isms floating around this world, but one of the worst is commercialism.
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Feist
Canadian Musician
Commercialism isn't challenging creatively; it's only challenging in a stamina way.
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Zhang Yimou
Chinese Director
HERO is a combination of my personal feeling and the commercialism.
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