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
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.
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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
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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As part of the horror empire’s business model, Blumhouse avoids any total financial fiascos by keeping costs low.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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The Thunder are coming off an NBA championship boasting one of the best financial situations in the league.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Why is Trump so determined to kibosh economic growth in Texas, where last Saturday afternoon solar power met 31% of the grid’s 77 gigawatts of power demand and wind power provided 15%?—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Founded in 2011, the foundation has become one of the largest organizations in the world dedicated to promoting females’ safety and social and economic autonomy, according to Chanel.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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But Hamilton, who runs the department’s detective bureau, warned that such gains could be eroded if the department continues to lose officers amid the city’s ongoing fiscal crisis.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Most of Indianapolis' $27 million spring fiscal package will pay to shore up roads and improve stormwater systems.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
8 July 2025
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“Dollars-and-cents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dollars-and-cents. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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