Thesaurus results for BANKNOTE

banknote

noun

ˈbaŋk-ˌnōt

Definition of banknote

as in bill

a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States the new nation immediately printed up its own banknotes

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Recent Examples of banknote The new banknotes would then undergo testing before entering circulation, while remaining interchangeable with the current series of euro notes. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 5 Aug. 2026 Unlike Adam Smith, the Swedish interest-rate expert never made it to the face of a banknote. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 Could Leonardo da Vinci, alongside imagery of visitors strolling through art exhibitions, become the face of future euro banknotes? — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026 The customer who walks in with banknotes is the customer digital challengers have never been able to reach. — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for banknote

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The bill is coming due just as Volkswagen faces an unsettling commercial fact.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
The bill has gone through several iterations and overwhelmingly passed the Senate in 2024.

— Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of bill

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The advertising campaign has drawn criticism from those on the Left and the Right, who chided the administration for using taxpayer dollars for ads that appear political in nature.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
With annual revenues that can exceed hundreds of billions of dollars, these financial dynasties have made their mark both nationwide and across the globe.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Judging by the looks on display that night, the brand’s slinky, minimalist vibe is still hitting the right note.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
Trump hit the same note during a campaign swing through Texas and Oklahoma on Thursday, arguing the economy was better than its public perception.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of note

Noun

Argentina's Treasury faces nearly $25 billion in foreign-currency debt payments coming due in 2027.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, China is attracting more visitors with its visa-free entry policies, and Japan’s weak currency is drawing in a record number of tourists.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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