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Recent Examples of inflation Others think the central bank could maintain its cautious stance, given that inflation remains sticky and the economic picture is mixed. Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025 Its key interest rate is at 17 percent, but between October 2024 and June 2025, it was set at 21 percent to curb inflation, prompting criticism from business leaders that this rate stifled investment. Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025 The more than 6% increase in electricity costs across that same window was more than double the inflation rate for the year ending in August. Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025 Consumer data reveals a growing appetite for affordable, healthier, and savory alternatives, as chocolate prices increase and inflation sticks around. Liz Regalia, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inflation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflation
Noun
  • But Lloyd’s awkward staging here and questionable affectations (including an audience clap-along) makes Pozzo’s relationship with Lucky unfocused and puzzling.
    Frank Rizzo, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The band sets aside the winks and retro affectations for something unadorned and honest.
    Sarah Grant, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • This propensity for mental acrobatics, alongside his immense arrogance, was how Epstein rationalized his crimes to himself.
    Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Using him comes across as arrogance.
    Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Workers in the scam compounds are often trafficked from third countries, usually under the pretense of a lucrative job offer, and then forced to scam people online with investment pitches or romantic ploys.
    Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
  • All of Beaton’s extravagance, artifice and pretence stemmed from him trying to become something he was never born into.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Journalism that explains things clearly, without pretension or jargon.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
  • But she is best remembered for Keeping Up Appearances and her role as Hyacinth Bucket, a working-class woman with pretensions of social superiority.
    Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Will include a champagne bar, soft seating, makeup counters and Hollywood vanity mirrors.
    Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Stock up your vanity with these staples, or get a jump-start on holiday shopping while deals last.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Inflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflation. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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