Definition of monetarynext
as in financial
of or relating to money, banking, or investments an economist who is critical of this administration's monetary policies

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Recent Examples of monetary The growth further dents the case for an interest rate cut, as US monetary policymakers discuss possibly raising the cost of borrowing. J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 2 June 2026 But the monetary penalty for the citation has not been paid and is in collections, per DLCP. Logan Smith, CBS News, 31 May 2026 The exhibit gives visitors a behind-the-scenes look at how our monetary system evolved and works today, with nearly 400 rare coins and other artifacts. Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 29 May 2026 New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has adopted a hybrid dovish-hawkish stance on monetary policy over the past two years. Andrew Moran, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for monetary
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  • Jacqueline Denise Robinson, 58, was arrested Thursday following an investigation into financial exploitation involving elderly victims.
    Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 5 June 2026
  • In an interview with The Mirror published on Thursday, May 21, royal author Andrew Lownie claimed that Fergie has found herself in a bit of a financial pickle and is begging the Firm for help.
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 4 June 2026
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  • Despite a lack of formal diplomatic relations, both sides share close economic ties, cultural affinity and historical connections.
    Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
  • Gold is a safe-haven asset that investors gravitate toward when economic and political turmoil erupts, sending waves through the markets.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 June 2026
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  • What that figure means for the city’s fiscal health, however, was a point of disagreement on the council.
    Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
  • The great-grandson of a member of the 1857 Oregon Constitutional Convention, Packwood established himself as a social moderate and fiscal conservative who often voted across party lines.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026

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“Monetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monetary. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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