MONETARY Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

monetary

adjective

ˈmä-nə-ˌter-ē

Definition of monetary

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 However, that Congress still provided monetary support, granting Truman military funds and extensions to the draft to raise additional troops for the Korean War effort. — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 Aggregate data can obscure radically different labor market realities, and monetary policy calibrated only to the aggregate can miss the productive capacity sitting beneath it. — Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 Yet multiple members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which sets rates, have previewed their calls on monetary policy. — Max Rego, The Hill, 1 Oct. 2026 As of the latest filings, Chad Vander Veen had reported about $4,550 in monetary contributions to his campaign, while Mike Kozlowski had reported about $1,650 in contributions and a $5,000 loan to his campaign from himself. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monetary

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Heated Rivalry delivered on Bell’s promise to generate shows that resonate locally and go global, with the associated financial and reputational benefits.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Our next section covers some of the key things to know about AI financial advice.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of financial

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The ire of everyday citizens continues to increase against a backdrop of enthusiastic and deep-pocketed Wall Street investors betting artificial intelligence is the economic engine of the future.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Its people are paying a hefty economic price thanks to damage caused by the war and Washington’s cutoffs, but much of the population has rallied around the flag and seems to accept that hardship is necessary if Iran is to defend itself.

— Narges Bajoghli, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of economic

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Taddei said Italy's fiscal risk premia could rise ahead of the country's next general election, due no later than December 22, 2027, on the back of the widening deficit.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026
While the company’s performance is improving — from a sales decline of 10 percent in fiscal 2025 to negative 1 percent year-over-year, de La Faverie knows there is work to be done.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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