FINANCIAL Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

financial

adjective

fə-ˈnan(t)-shəl

Definition of financial

as in fiscal

of or relating to money, banking, or investments the financial world was watching the stock market closely

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Recent Examples of financial Around 5,072 writers reported earnings to the guild last year, down from nearly 7,000 in 2022, according to the WGAW annual financial report, released to members last month. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026 In the immediate term, those financial losses were offset by the profitability of the connectivity portion of the business, which is primarily composed of the Starlink communications satellite constellation. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026 Hugh Johnston, the company’s chief financial officer, announced the close out of ad sales tied to the NFL spectacular during a call with investors Wednesday. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026 Chiorazzo brings more than 20 years of financial and operational leadership experience. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for financial

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This will be Cardinal's fiscal 2026 fourth quarter report, so where fiscal 2027 guidance is established figures to influence the market reaction.

— Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
It was awarded during Graham’s first quarter of fiscal 2027, which ended June 30, 2026.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of fiscal

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Traditionally, assessments of a country’s ability to shape events beyond its borders have focused on its military strength, economic size, and cultural reach.

— Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
Future work will also need to address regulatory approval, economic viability, and integration with existing transportation infrastructure.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of economic

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The outcome could help define the limits of presidential power over the Federal Reserve, an institution Congress designed with protections intended to insulate monetary policy from direct political control.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Geopolitical uncertainty, tariffs (subscription required) and diverging monetary policy are pulling exchange rates in different directions.

— Eric Huttman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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