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 Investors expect that the central bank will remain on hold, but will seek greater clarity on the path forward for monetary policy. — Joseph Wilkins,justina Lee,sarah Min, CNBC, 27 July 2026 In addition to monetary damages, Winters’ suit seeks to take ChatGPT Health off the market until it can be proven safe. — Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 22 July 2026 These cases aren’t about monetary damages, but instead injunctive relief—specifically, a court order that blocks the NCAA from disallowing an athlete whom the NCAA classifies as ineligible. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 July 2026 The fundamental truth is that interest rates and bond yields are never an appropriate measure of monetary conditions. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for monetary

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Adjective

Each business segment can be run against the materiality framework relevant to that segment, with the analyst identifying which risks survive the financial-materiality filter and why.

— Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Berman also pressed his advantage as a first mover, borrowing capital from large financial firms that wanted to get into the market.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026

Definition of financial

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Chinese researchers say this approach could bring major economic benefits to the domestic yak industry.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
What to know Bernard’s campaign is focused on economic opportunity, education and immigration accountability, according to the Ballotpedia survey.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Definition of economic

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Staff members told the City Council on July 14 the city is seeing a mixed fiscal picture on the infrastructure front.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2026
The polo-shirt maker has seen its net sales nearly double since fiscal 2021 to more than $8 billion in the fiscal year that ended in March.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 July 2026

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