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
Wall space is dedicated to everything condor, from National Geographic magazine covers to Argentinian banknotes to bird skulls mounted in shadowboxes.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Havana hopes the two new banknotes, including one which is five times more valuable than the previous highest, will make paying easier.
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Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
As prices continue to spiral higher while the war boosts demand for cash, long lines formed to withdraw the fresh banknotes, and supplies quickly ran out.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
In Saudi Arabia the reigning king, Salman, appears on banknotes.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Havana hopes the two new banknotes, including one which is five times more valuable than the previous highest, will make paying easier.
—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
As prices continue to spiral higher while the war boosts demand for cash, long lines formed to withdraw the fresh banknotes, and supplies quickly ran out.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
In Saudi Arabia the reigning king, Salman, appears on banknotes.
—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for banknote
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In the Mandara Spa & Salon on new vessels like Norwegian Luna and Norwegian Aqua, those include an infrared sauna that uses lamps to warm the body, a Floatation Salt Pool, and a charcoal sauna that reaches between 86 and 122 degrees – a facility the line bills as the first of its kind at sea.
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In some cases, like in Elk River, local utility companies are predicting positive impacts on utility rates thanks to data centers paying larger bills for services.
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Most winners aren't used to handling millions of dollars, let alone the crush of publicity that comes with a Powerball jackpot.
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The total dollar amount that a senior public official can receive from any one source over the annual reporting period ranged from $520 to $630 during Carvalho’s years in office.
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Placide, who has announced this will be his final international tournament, seemed determined to end his career on a high note.
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Take notes on what’s ready to change.
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The sale, which still needs to be approved by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, would include personal belongings, currency, kitchen items, and décor; in addition to being put on the auction block, the items in question would go on a four-city global tour.
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Banks, investment firms, insurance companies, regulators and even currencies themselves exist because people collectively believe promises will be kept.
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Conley also has the most campaign cash, with $940,000 on hand.
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This anonymous political cash is commonly known as dark money, and its prevalence is growing.
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“Banknote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banknote. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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