as in fiscal
of or relating to money, banking, or investments
the financial world was watching the stock market closely
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Recent Examples of financial
The biggest financial winner of the college hiring cycle was Lane Kiffin, who parlayed his successful run at Ole Miss into a deal with LSU worth $91 million over seven years after Florida also showed interest.
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Contracts, loan agreements, and other financial entanglements could be the focal point of such discussions.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Arons is a member of the board of the LIM Fashion Education Foundation (FEF), which provides scholarships and educational enhancements to LIM College students with financial need, connecting leaders in fashion with talented students.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Brands and retailers are also encouraged to approach innovation like a strategic business consideration by pulling financial levers to support new products and processes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Contracts, loan agreements, and other financial entanglements could be the focal point of such discussions.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Arons is a member of the board of the LIM Fashion Education Foundation (FEF), which provides scholarships and educational enhancements to LIM College students with financial need, connecting leaders in fashion with talented students.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Brands and retailers are also encouraged to approach innovation like a strategic business consideration by pulling financial levers to support new products and processes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for financial
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If approved, the county’s fiscal officer will enter the lease.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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California’s State Controller Malia Cohen brought a statewide perspective on fiscal leadership, accountability and strategies that strengthen communities, including those in the San Fernando Valley.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Washington — The Federal Reserve’s ability to set interest rates without political interference — a cornerstone of US economic policy — is at stake this week in a pivotal Supreme Court case on presidential power.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Security has shifted from a technical afterthought to an economic imperative.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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In its brief, the state chamber argues that unpredictable monetary judgments against local governments could lead to widespread financial instability.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Brook stated that the benefits to America’s interests must outweigh the costs, including monetary and human, for this operation to be morally legitimate.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Financial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/financial. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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