FINANCIAL Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

financial

adjective

fə-ˈnan(t)-shəl

Definition of financial

as in fiscal

of or relating to money, banking, or investments the financial world was watching the stock market closely

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Recent Examples of financial The library instead has an online donation portal that's seen a wellspring of financial support since Monday. — John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026 In exchange for giving up most of what someone owns, filing Chapter 7 wipes out almost all debts and gives them a fresh financial start. — Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026 Pitt has no financial interest in the film, and his Plan B production company was not involved in making it. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 As a result of his not working and constant need for financial support, his mother is pressured by him to keep him fed and provide a roof over his head. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for financial

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The return also shows DePaul paid a $863,500 buyout last fiscal cycle to former head men’s basketball Tony Stubblefield, who was fired in early 2024 after less than three seasons on the job.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The fiscal irresponsibility and mismanagement of bankrupt Hawthorne Race Course President Tim Carey was the immediate cause of death.

— Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of fiscal

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The Iranian trade office on Friday called the agreement with Oman part of Tehran's broader push to strengthen economic ties with regional partners through trade diplomacy and improved logistics infrastructure.

— Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
These waterways are of major economic importance, allowing vital commodities to be transported easily over long distances.

— Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of economic

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Investors are now awaiting July's Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes, due Wednesday, for further insights into the Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy decisions and potential future rates trajectory.

— Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
There are no such monetary or personnel thresholds under section 250.

— Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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