as in financial
of or relating to money, banking, or investments
a dollars-and-cents analysis of the situation
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Recent Examples of dollars-and-cents
For Emma, what could have been a simple dollars-and-cents decision was far more complicated.
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Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 18 Sep. 2025
Of 2,000 hospitals in the U.S. reviewed by the organization, only 335 hospitals (16.8%) were found to be sufficient in their disclosure of dollars-and-cents prices.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
The numbers have serious impacts on dollars-and-cents issues, from the size of the nation’s workforce to the number of people drawing off programs such as Social Security and Medicare.
—Dante Chinni, NBC News, 4 June 2023
But in a polarized political environment, that dollars-and-cents appeal isn’t what’s breaking through. ‘Removed’ or ‘canceled’?
—Brian Stelter, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2023
Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 18 Sep. 2025
Of 2,000 hospitals in the U.S. reviewed by the organization, only 335 hospitals (16.8%) were found to be sufficient in their disclosure of dollars-and-cents prices.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
The numbers have serious impacts on dollars-and-cents issues, from the size of the nation’s workforce to the number of people drawing off programs such as Social Security and Medicare.
—Dante Chinni, NBC News, 4 June 2023
But in a polarized political environment, that dollars-and-cents appeal isn’t what’s breaking through. ‘Removed’ or ‘canceled’?
—Brian Stelter, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dollars-and-cents
Adjective
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Don’t worry though, because all the planets at the top of your chart are beautifully connected and supportive to you, especially in practical and financial ways.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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While this season has been a revelation, Steele and Sayler said Miami is in position to have sustained success thanks to the financial resources, fan support and culture Steele and his staff have built.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Washington — The Federal Reserve’s ability to set interest rates without political interference — a cornerstone of US economic policy — is at stake this week in a pivotal Supreme Court case on presidential power.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Security has shifted from a technical afterthought to an economic imperative.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If approved, the county’s fiscal officer will enter the lease.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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California’s State Controller Malia Cohen brought a statewide perspective on fiscal leadership, accountability and strategies that strengthen communities, including those in the San Fernando Valley.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Dollars-and-cents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dollars-and-cents. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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