as in bill
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States
the new nation immediately printed up its own banknotes
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Recent Examples of banknote
His name graces institutions, streets, and New Zealand's $100 banknote.
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Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Small-business owners like him were most affected by the Modi government’s mistakes, such as the surprise decision in 2016 to cancel large-currency banknotes, a misguided effort to curtail money laundering that left ordinary people desperate for cash.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Although she's never collected rare banknotes in the past, there's a first time for everything, as this is the first rare note that u/Livid-Highlight2907 has come across.
—Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Until very recently, the largest banknote was for 1k pesos (worth around $1 in the dólar blue exchange rate).
—thehustle.co, 22 Nov. 2024
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Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Small-business owners like him were most affected by the Modi government’s mistakes, such as the surprise decision in 2016 to cancel large-currency banknotes, a misguided effort to curtail money laundering that left ordinary people desperate for cash.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Although she's never collected rare banknotes in the past, there's a first time for everything, as this is the first rare note that u/Livid-Highlight2907 has come across.
—Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Until very recently, the largest banknote was for 1k pesos (worth around $1 in the dólar blue exchange rate).
—thehustle.co, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for banknote
Noun
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Hard-liners dominate the Parliament and could pass a bill with that aim.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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The text obtained by The Hill only pertains to Bureau of Land Management lands, complying with Lee’s promise to ax provisions in his original bill that would have also included National Forests.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
25 June 2025
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With this increase, the average home or business owner will see utility bills go up by, at a minimum, hundreds of dollars annually.—
Susan Tanski,
Sun Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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Essentially, stablecoins integrate the U.S. dollar within the blockchain — merging the reliability and stability of fiat with the rapidity, transparency, and programmability associated with crypto.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The first day of deliberations saw several notes from the jury, as well as Combs and his supporters bowing their heads in prayer in the courtroom.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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The stable outlook also factors in Fitch’s expectation of gross debt reduction, including repayment of all 2026 notes at maturity ($7.95 billion).—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Noun
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For short-form content, several episodes are usually available for free, while further episodes require a subscription or for audiences to use in-platform or in-app currency to unlock new episodes.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Last week, the Senate approved the stablecoin bill, establishing a framework to regulate these digital currencies that are linked to the U.S. dollar.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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MrBeast promised the largest cash prize in TV history for a similar winner-takes-all game show; his company was sued for allegedly poor treatment of the contestants during its production.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Since Weltman’s arrival, Orlando has traded majority of their second picks, but only to push them back to future years or for cash considerations.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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“Banknote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banknote. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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