LUCRE Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

lucre

noun

ˈlü-kər

Definition of lucre

as in money

something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment foreign coins are not acceptable lucre in most vending machines in this country

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as in profit

the amount of money left when expenses are subtracted from the total amount received the restaurant owner raised prices in the hope of bringing in more lucre, but it only drove the customers away

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Recent Examples of lucre Rosamund Pike, playing the spirit of loving filthy lucre over life itself, elevates a standard villain through the high timing of her theatrical hauteur. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025 People in Flynn’s gossipy elite media and business circles soon begin to discover his true relationship to the book, which threatens both his hopes for lucre and his intellectual bona fides. — Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 16 Aug. 2024 At investment banks, such lucre may not be quite as abundant as when formal training programs were set up as a gateway into private partnerships. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 28 June 2024 Medieval Money celebrates the lucre that made the Morgan Library possible. — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 18 Jan. 2024 See All Example Sentences for lucre

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lucre

Noun

The proposition would allow local governments to create economic development districts with the ability to issue bonds, make loans, and award grants of public money.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Spring Grove Cemetery, a historic cemetery in Hartford’s North End that fell into disrepair, is about to get a major boost with $225,000 in state grant money expected after the city agreed to accept the funds this week.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of money

Noun

Support extends to local communities through partnerships with One Horizon, a non-profit focused on poverty alleviation and women's empowerment, and the historic Nondies Rugby Club, Kenya's oldest rugby team.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
The auto industry — from the companies to their customers — has been surprisingly resilient this decade, but there are fears that rising costs, weaker vehicle pricing and a more challenging market could threaten profits and growth going forward.

— Michael Wayland, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of profit

Noun

Freed of a cash crunch, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority’s 2027 preliminary budget shows a significant boost in spending as the super agency powers up to deliver more bus and rail service for riders.

— Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Advisors typically recommend keeping at least three to six months of living expenses in cash for emergency savings.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of cash

Noun

According to Google DeepMind, the findings do not threaten modern encryption used to secure online banking, messaging apps, software updates, or digital currencies.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Adjusted for currency fluctuations, comparable sales fell 10 percent.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026