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 Japan’s top currency official, Atsushi Mimura, said authorities would respond to foreign-exchange moves in coordination with monetary policy. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 The Texas branch of the NAACP has asked a federal appeals court to consider reversing monetary sanctions levied against attorneys who sued the Keller school board over voter discrimination claims. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026 The association, with membership in faculties at most universities, will work to identify students who could benefit from monetary help to finish their degrees, Farmer said. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 Authorities did not disclose what monetary fines were imposed with the citations. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monetary

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The Aurora Public Schools Foundation says community members can support the Educator Emporium by donating new school supplies or making financial contributions to help keep shelves stocked throughout the year.

— Tori Mason, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The suit seeks financial compensation and wants Congress to divest US aid from the Israeli military units involved in the destruction.

— Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of financial

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Traditionally, assessments of a country’s ability to shape events beyond its borders have focused on its military strength, economic size, and cultural reach.

— Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
Future work will also need to address regulatory approval, economic viability, and integration with existing transportation infrastructure.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of economic

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This will be Cardinal's fiscal 2026 fourth quarter report, so where fiscal 2027 guidance is established figures to influence the market reaction.

— Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
It was awarded during Graham’s first quarter of fiscal 2027, which ended June 30, 2026.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of fiscal

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