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

California was once hailed as a model for curbing the power of special interests and electing moderates. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

In typical Baltimore County Council fashion, most of those exemptions resulted from individual council members doing the bidding of special interests without regard to the public interest. — David Plymyer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026

Kelly has spent his career as a lobbyist representing special interests. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

But Hogg pointed instead to special interests and corporations that have long held sway over both dominant American political parties. — Michel Martin, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026

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