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Recent Examples of fiat Stablecoins are a class of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by tying their worth to traditional assets, such as fiat currencies, specifically, the U.S. dollar. Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 However, users need to be able to convert these digital assets to fiat currency and back again. Kate Drew, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 And unlike sovereign bonds or fiat currencies, gold carries no counterparty risks, Melek said. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 June 2025 The novel resolves as if by fiat: Alison turns in her book, watches some birds, picks some flowers; Naomi moves in with Stuart and Sparrow (and Lois and Ginger) without any great upheaval. Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for fiat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiat
Noun
  • On August 13, 1953, the Shah, after much lobbying, signed a decree dismissing the Prime Minister.
    Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025
  • Failure to comply with either decree is punishable by a fine of no more than $25.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Similarly, the May edict only allowed garments to pass through the Nhava Sheva and Kolkata seaports.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 July 2025
  • Braun wants to drive down health care costs and expand access in rural areas ― a broad edict the legislature started working on in 2023.
    Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • The ruling came in a lawsuit filed by a teachers union, school districts, states and education groups.
    Rene Marsh, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
  • Meanwhile, the Schrems II ruling invalidated the EU–U.S. Privacy Shield, creating uncertainty for companies relying on transatlantic data flows.
    Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • Training programs help developers and operators understand how policy directives are translated into runtime behavior, thereby fostering confidence in the agility framework.
    Dave Krauthamer, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
  • The letter says the funding pause goes against the Trump administration’s directive to send education back to the states.
    Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 16 July 2025

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“Fiat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiat. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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