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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As travel recovered, the division faced inflationary pressure, consumer backlash over rising prices, and more recently, intensifying competition in Orlando from Universal’s Epic Universe.
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Allie Canal, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Despite the inflationary pressure from these factors, secondary prices for the majority of brands continued to decline.
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For those making changes to their initial budget projections, concerns relate to cost management (36%), recession or weak financial results (36%), a tight labor market (32%) and inflationary pressures (25%).
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The bottom line Social Security remains a critical foundation for retirement income, but it wasn't designed to fully shield retirees from every inflationary pressure.
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Allie Canal, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Despite the inflationary pressure from these factors, secondary prices for the majority of brands continued to decline.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
For those making changes to their initial budget projections, concerns relate to cost management (36%), recession or weak financial results (36%), a tight labor market (32%) and inflationary pressures (25%).
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The bottom line Social Security remains a critical foundation for retirement income, but it wasn't designed to fully shield retirees from every inflationary pressure.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Inflationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflationary. Accessed 6 Feb. 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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