commercialism
/kəˈmɜrʃəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- The attitude or practice of putting profit and financial success above all other values, especially in business or culture.
- Commercialism in sports has led to huge sponsorship deals for athletes.
- Many people criticize the commercialism of modern holidays like Christmas.
- The small town resisted commercialism and kept its local shops instead of building a mall.
- The emphasis on making money through buying and selling goods, often seen as excessive or harmful to traditional values.
- The festival started as a community event but later became a symbol of commercialism.
- The artist left the gallery scene because of its overwhelming commercialism.
- Some parents worry about the commercialism aimed at children through TV ads.
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