MONETARY Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

monetary

adjective

ˈmä-nə-ˌter-ē

Definition of monetary

as in financial

of or relating to money, banking, or investments an economist who is critical of this administration's monetary policies

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Recent Examples of monetary Under some conditions, Fed officials might respond to the housing weakness with easier monetary policy. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 Yet the billionaire’s own predictions suggest that money—and by extension, the monetary value of SpaceX stock and investments—could become meaningless in the very future these children will inherit. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026 An election is not required when the number of qualified candidates does not exceed the number of available seats, and candidates who are delinquent in certain monetary obligations to the association may be ineligible to seek election. — Gary M. Mars, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 The collectibles industry, once a niche hobby, has boomed since the pandemic with the help of marketing that emphasizes huge potential monetary wins. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monetary

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The duo shared an apartment and both had extensive criminal histories, including theft and financial scams, across various states.

— Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Only 11% said leaving something for the kids is their top financial goal.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of financial

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The cyclists cross the state, generating an economic impact estimated at $25 million.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026
Graham is a senior fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institution, a professor at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy, and a senior scientist at Gallup, whose World Poll supplied the data for her latest paper.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of economic

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Nvidia's most recent quarterly financial filing in August outlined over $500 billion in off-balance-sheet commitments over the coming years, with a majority maturing through fiscal 2029.

— Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
The statistician president understands the fiscal demands to remaining competitive, and the institutional benefits of being good at sports.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

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