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 stale report will probably have no impact on monetary policy. Lucia Mutikani, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026 These updates can also serve as important boosts in monetary value, as has been the case for Ethereum prices. Ethan M. Stone, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026 The attorney general is seeking a temporary restraining order, injunctive relief, and monetary penalties exceeding $1 million. Doug Myers, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026 Macroeconomic & Global Economic Conditions Broader economic factors, including inflation, interest rates, monetary policy, and geopolitical tensions, also affect cryptocurrency demand. Will Jones, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monetary
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  • Companies across sectors have announced matching contributions, including Comcast and Charter Communications in media as well as IBM, Chipotle, Intel, Uber, a number of financial firms and more.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The balancing act reflects the financial challenges faced by some Olympic athletes even after reaching the pinnacle of athletic performance.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
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  • Campillo didn’t ultimately go that far, instead choosing to require an economic impact analysis if the council declines to do a full cost-of-service study.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Jackson aimed his trademark fiery dynamism at studio and network executives, forming the Rainbow Coalition on Fairness in the Media — an offshoot of his Rainbow Coalition that focused on social justice and economic equality — and threatening boycotts against projects that excluded minorities.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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  • Contributions to the Bush Center totaled $41 million in fiscal 2024 were up 52% from the previous year, but that included a one-time significant endowment pledge from a donor’s estate.
    Cheryl Hall, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
  • At a time when Maryland faces structural deficits and credit concerns, fiscal accuracy is not optional.
    J.B. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026

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“Monetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monetary. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

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