inflationary
adjective
in·fla·tion·ary
in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē 
: of, characterized by, or productive of inflation
inflationary policies
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He blames the bad economy on the government's inflationary policies.
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The effective shuttering of the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war has caused global oil prices to spike, prompting fears of an inflationary wave.
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Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 7 June 2026
The petrochemical shortage increases plastic’s production costs, which adds to the inflationary pressures on groceries.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
Costco has been a beneficiary of higher gasoline prices as consumers flock to the membership-only retailer to save up to 20 to 30 cents per gallon, which translates to hefty savings in this inflationary economy.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
This stems from earnings gaps and managing household budgets in an inflationary environment.
—Ali Besharat, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
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Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 7 June 2026
The petrochemical shortage increases plastic’s production costs, which adds to the inflationary pressures on groceries.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
Costco has been a beneficiary of higher gasoline prices as consumers flock to the membership-only retailer to save up to 20 to 30 cents per gallon, which translates to hefty savings in this inflationary economy.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
This stems from earnings gaps and managing household budgets in an inflationary environment.
—Ali Besharat, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inflationary
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“Inflationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflationary. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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inflationary
adjective
in·fla·tion·ary
in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē
: of, relating to, or causing inflation
an inflationary policy
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