Definition of «crass commercialism»

"Crass commercialism" refers to the excessive and distasteful promotion of selling products or services for the sole purpose of making money, without considering the quality or ethical aspects. It implies a focus on profit at the expense of genuine value or artistic integrity.

Sentences with «crass commercialism»

I'm not taking satisfaction in the symbolism of Jesus burning, but rather to crass commercialism of Christianity and all of those «holy rollers» in Southwest Ohio who now must try to blame this on someone (gays and the other regular targets) rather than acknowledge their own exploitation of a religion I was raised on. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Christmas may have turned into crass commercialism (back in about 1880) from its former position as the lesser Christian milestone holiday to Big Easter, but that doesn't mean it can't be fun. (blog.seekingarrangement.com)
Of course, competition is slim and little comes from Pixar's summer release, Cars 3, which was crass commercialism at its worst. (reelviews.net)
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