as in financial
of or relating to money, banking, or investments
that makes good pecuniary sense the judge recused himself from the case because he had a pecuniary interest in the company that was being sued
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Recent Examples of pecuniary
The temporary pecuniary gains of fraudulent practices are outweighed by the near certainty, especially at this scale, of prosecution and the financial ruin and reputational damage that comes with it.
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Leaders of African countries must also forsake pecuniary self-interest for that of the greater good.
—Jack A. Goldstone, Foreign Affairs, 18 May 2023
The contest asks them to try to predict the outcome of a sporting event and creates personal or pecuniary consequences for their prediction.
— Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
The focus on Musk’s potential pecuniary interests misses his more powerful philosophical motivations.
—Zachary Karabell, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Leaders of African countries must also forsake pecuniary self-interest for that of the greater good.
—Jack A. Goldstone, Foreign Affairs, 18 May 2023
The contest asks them to try to predict the outcome of a sporting event and creates personal or pecuniary consequences for their prediction.
— Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
The focus on Musk’s potential pecuniary interests misses his more powerful philosophical motivations.
—Zachary Karabell, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pecuniary
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Victoria Turner Turco, Independent College Advisor and founder of Turner Educational Advising, LLC, has dedicated her career to connecting students with the right institutions, ones that match not only their high expectations and academic aspirations but also their financial abilities.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Many affected parties may lack the financial or logistical means to sue individually.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The economic divorce isn’t just about numbers, but about what money has come to symbolize in the relationship: stability, contribution or even love.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The deal marks a momentary retreat for President Donald Trump, who had defended his steep tariffs on Chinese imports as critical to rejuvenate domestic manufacturing in the United States, even as the moves rattled global markets and stoked economic anxieties among Americans.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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“Pecuniary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pecuniary. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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