MONETARY Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

monetary

adjective

ˈmä-nə-ˌter-ē

Definition of monetary

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 Under some conditions, Fed officials might respond to the housing weakness with easier monetary policy. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 Yet the billionaire’s own predictions suggest that money—and by extension, the monetary value of SpaceX stock and investments—could become meaningless in the very future these children will inherit. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026 An election is not required when the number of qualified candidates does not exceed the number of available seats, and candidates who are delinquent in certain monetary obligations to the association may be ineligible to seek election. — Gary M. Mars, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 The collectibles industry, once a niche hobby, has boomed since the pandemic with the help of marketing that emphasizes huge potential monetary wins. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monetary

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With the first candidates expected to announce their campaigns as soon as the end of this year, there is expected to be intense financial pressure in a crowded field.

— New York Times, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
And despite his enormous financial advantage, the race remains a toss-up with less than a week until Election Day.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of financial

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The desire to tap into the economic benefits is among factors driving new investments, especially in sports infrastructure, in Kenya and Uganda.

— Martin K.N Siele, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Strong cybersecurity becomes an economic advantage, attracting investment, supporting growth, and kicking off a virtuous cycle that further strengthens defenses.

— Michael Miebach, Time, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of economic

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This permitting bill is bad news for manatees, as well as Florida’s fiscal and environmental health.

— Elizabeth Neville, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
In 29 states, retirees would see even bigger average reductions, according to the nonpartisan organization focused on educating the public on fiscal policy issues.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026

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