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a group of people with a common identifying interest that they seek to protect and promote
promised that as governor he would never be beholden to special interests
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Recent Examples of special interests
These reforms are essential to earning back the trust of working people, everyday people in our country, to know that the policy solutions that Congress is passing are done in their best interest only, not because of donors or special interests.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
In the best case, billions will be spent lining the pockets of special interests and consultants instead of helping everyday Californians.
—Janet Nguyen, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
The special interests in state capitals fight ferociously against property tax relief.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
In those races, there are independent expenditures that include developers, unions and other special interests.
—Van Schoales, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Speaking broadly about Miami City Hall, Voccola said he can’t be bought by special interests.
—Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Passion-Driven Practice and Lifelong Learning One of the hallmarks of autism is the presence of ‘special interests,’ defined as intense, focused passions that can last a lifetime.
—Alison Escalante, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The ability for the ultra-wealthy and special interests to drown out the voice of everyday people is overwhelming.
—Adena Ishii, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
That kind of partnership can happen again if citizens and politicians show how to put national welfare above president, party and special interests.
—Mike McGrew, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2025
Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
In the best case, billions will be spent lining the pockets of special interests and consultants instead of helping everyday Californians.
—Janet Nguyen, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
The special interests in state capitals fight ferociously against property tax relief.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
In those races, there are independent expenditures that include developers, unions and other special interests.
—Van Schoales, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Speaking broadly about Miami City Hall, Voccola said he can’t be bought by special interests.
—Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Passion-Driven Practice and Lifelong Learning One of the hallmarks of autism is the presence of ‘special interests,’ defined as intense, focused passions that can last a lifetime.
—Alison Escalante, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The ability for the ultra-wealthy and special interests to drown out the voice of everyday people is overwhelming.
—Adena Ishii, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
That kind of partnership can happen again if citizens and politicians show how to put national welfare above president, party and special interests.
—Mike McGrew, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for special interests
Noun
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Just between the Suarez sisters’ past love interests, there is so much drama to explore.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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The company is a startup again, now focusing on building a mobile, tactical rocket that could serve national defense interests.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And yet today, many of the practices that meet Aristotle’s definition of corruption—interest groups paying for special consideration, the influence given to lobbyists and campaign donors—are both legal and widely accepted in America.—
Zephyr Teachout,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
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Some break it down by brands, business units, or interest groups.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Special interests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/special%20interests. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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