as in bills
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 banknotes
Queen Elizabeth was closely associated with the tiara, wearing it on numerous occasions throughout her 70 years on the throne, including in depictions of her on some British and Commonwealth banknotes and coins.
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Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
The more gold in New Orleans, the more banknotes printed.
—David McWilliams, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025
Explaining banknotes’ appeal, the European Central Bank study says that in moments of acute stress the public sees cash as a reliable store of value and a resilient means of payment.
—Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
But Nshombo quickly suspended the operation days later, saying the bank agents were overwhelmed by the load of banknotes brought forward to be changed.
—Janvier Barhahiga, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2025
Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
The more gold in New Orleans, the more banknotes printed.
—David McWilliams, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025
Explaining banknotes’ appeal, the European Central Bank study says that in moments of acute stress the public sees cash as a reliable store of value and a resilient means of payment.
—Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
But Nshombo quickly suspended the operation days later, saying the bank agents were overwhelmed by the load of banknotes brought forward to be changed.
—Janvier Barhahiga, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banknotes
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Johnson had already hinted at the change in strategy in multiple Sunday show appearances, while also expressing confidence all bills would be passed by Tuesday.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Feb. 2026
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Their ultimate decision will come at a time when the local government is experiencing financial difficulties and when residents have struggled to keep up with high utility and property tax bills.—
Sofi Zeman
January 31,
Kansas City Star,
1 Feb. 2026
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Her braised short rib recipe calls for a full bottle of dry red wine (for acidity and earthiness) and a bottle of Guinness beer (for malty and caramel notes).—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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These Cabernets often deliver bold black currant, plum, and dark chocolate flavors, layered with savory iron, dusty spice, herbs, and mineral notes.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
2 Feb. 2026
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The outside cash backing them likely represents the tip of the iceberg this year, observers said — especially in the first competitive Democratic governor’s race in over a decade where one candidate doesn’t promise to steamroll the competition’s spending with self-funding.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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That has included firing most of its previous board members, realigning its programming, securing hundreds of millions of dollars for renovations, and adding his name to the center.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Feb. 2026
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Illinois averages hundreds of millions of dollars in flood losses annually.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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If Florida State continues to lose games against those teams, greenbacks could start to flow in to help with the buyout.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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That vault of greenbacks comes with a set of expectations from fans, your bosses and the boosters/collectives funneling the nation’s finest athletes into the factory.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Banknotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banknotes. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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