high finance

noun

: activities (such as buying companies and investing in stocks) that involve large amounts of money
the world of high finance

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The show follows a group of young professionals thrown into the cutthroat world of high finance in London. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026 While viewers have speculated about connections to major financial institutions, the creators have left Pierpoint's exact inspiration intentionally vague, allowing the show to stand independently while evoking the general atmosphere of high finance. Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026 It's tucked away in a quiet neighborhood that smells of roasting coffee rather than high finance. Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026 Oldman performed in a series of plays at the Royal Court over a two-year period beginning in 1985, culminating in a breathtaking performance opposite Lesley Manville in Serious Money, Caryl Churchill’s ferocious takedown of high finance. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high finance

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“High finance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20finance. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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