financially
adverb
fi·nan·cial·ly
fə-ˈnan(t)-sh(ə-)lē 
fī-
: with respect to money : from a financial point of view
The company struggled financially for many years.
He has made some smart investments, so he's doing very well financially.
a financially stable organization
Someone who buys extensive liability insurance for his car may drive too fast because he feels financially protected.—
E. S. Browning
E. S. BrowningEven companies that are financially fit often don't feel like taking the risk of ramping up operations and hiring more workers.—Barbara Kiviat
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Oscar voters tend to lose attention to movies that fail to matter financially.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
But again, managing a side hustle on top of a demanding full-time job, was not only hard financially, but also mentally, as she was left with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from working as a bedside nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
With hefty portions that clock in between $20 and $35, plus a robust cocktail selection, Fernando’s is ideal for a fun but not financially devastating meal.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
First, the historically cheap mortgages of the pandemic era make relocation financially challenging now that rates are near historic norms.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
But again, managing a side hustle on top of a demanding full-time job, was not only hard financially, but also mentally, as she was left with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from working as a bedside nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
With hefty portions that clock in between $20 and $35, plus a robust cocktail selection, Fernando’s is ideal for a fun but not financially devastating meal.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
First, the historically cheap mortgages of the pandemic era make relocation financially challenging now that rates are near historic norms.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Financially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financially. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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