Synonyms of special interests

special interests

noun

plural of special interest

as in interests

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interests
• interest groups
• pressure groups
• vested interests
• political action committees

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of special interests

Porter characterized herself as a minivan driving single mom who would work to take on special interests and refuse to take corporate cash. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Both measures are sensible safeguards against greedy lawmakers and powerful special interests like SEIU United Healthcare Workers West, the union pushing the billionaire tax. — Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 13 July 2026

That means candidates would be less beholden to special interests since no money is needed for a primary campaign. — Paul Haughey, Mercury News, 27 June 2026

Joseph also criticized the inability of lawmakers to work across the aisle to pass legislation that would help residents rather than focusing on the priorities of special interests. — Miami Herald, 11 June 2026

That’s why a cottage industry of consultants conducts polling and message testing to help local governments and special interests find just the right combination of words and numbers to sell voters on the need to approve them. — Susan Shelley, Daily News, 10 June 2026

Steyer stepped up his fight in the remaining days, seeking to squeeze into one of the top two spots by battering Becerra in ads and at campaign rallies as a politician propped up by corporate special interests. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026

Long a refrain of strident progressives and good-government reformers, accusations that political rivals are self-dealing or bought by special interests have become a mainstay of Democratic primaries. — Matt Brown, Fortune, 25 May 2026