FINANCIAL Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

financial

adjective

fə-ˈnan(t)-shəl

Definition of financial

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 Deutsch notes that the city’s financial system is built around tools to enable hedging one’s bets, such as the derivatives, futures, and options traded at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. — Mark Caro, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 The probe, which may also involve her financial disclosures, comes weeks before Omar seeks reelection and has drawn accusations from Democrats that federal law enforcement is being used for political intimidation. — Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 That said, unfortunately, from time to time, there are investment deals with companies that may be perceived as financial strategies. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Senior advocacy groups say the COLA is a strong reminder of the financial straits of many older people. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for financial

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Taddei said Italy's fiscal risk premia could rise ahead of the country's next general election, due no later than December 22, 2027, on the back of the widening deficit.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026
While the company’s performance is improving — from a sales decline of 10 percent in fiscal 2025 to negative 1 percent year-over-year, de La Faverie knows there is work to be done.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of fiscal

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The ire of everyday citizens continues to increase against a backdrop of enthusiastic and deep-pocketed Wall Street investors betting artificial intelligence is the economic engine of the future.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Its people are paying a hefty economic price thanks to damage caused by the war and Washington’s cutoffs, but much of the population has rallied around the flag and seems to accept that hardship is necessary if Iran is to defend itself.

— Narges Bajoghli, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of economic

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How cards are graded for monetary value PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator), founded in 1991, is the most recognizable grading service.

— Bob Woods, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
However, that Congress still provided monetary support, granting Truman military funds and extensions to the draft to raise additional troops for the Korean War effort.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

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