as in financial
of or relating to money, banking, or investments
that makes good pecuniary sense the judge recused himself from the case because he had a pecuniary interest in the company that was being sued
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Recent Examples of pecuniary
The contest asks them to try to predict the outcome of a sporting event and creates personal or pecuniary consequences for their prediction.
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Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
The focus on Musk’s potential pecuniary interests misses his more powerful philosophical motivations.
—Zachary Karabell, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
The temporary pecuniary gains of fraudulent practices are outweighed by the near certainty, especially at this scale, of prosecution and the financial ruin and reputational damage that comes with it.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Musk’s reasons for cooperation are likely pecuniary.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for pecuniary
Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
The focus on Musk’s potential pecuniary interests misses his more powerful philosophical motivations.
—Zachary Karabell, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
The temporary pecuniary gains of fraudulent practices are outweighed by the near certainty, especially at this scale, of prosecution and the financial ruin and reputational damage that comes with it.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Musk’s reasons for cooperation are likely pecuniary.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for pecuniary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pecuniary
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Other financial firms, such as broker-dealers, earn commissions from selling stocks, bonds, or mutual funds and need only provide suitable advice.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Axel Merk, the president and chief investment officer of Merk Investments, told The Hill in an interview that Monday’s volatility in the financial markets were largely due to concerns about the implications of Trump’s tariff war.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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During periods of economic weakness when lending activity slows, consumers with high credit scores sometimes can take advantage of attractive offers.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Rather than blaming the fed chair for our economic issues, Trump should consider canceling the tariffs.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Pecuniary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pecuniary. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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