FINANCIAL Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

financial

adjective

fə-ˈnan(t)-shəl

Definition of financial

as in fiscal

of or relating to money, banking, or investments the financial world was watching the stock market closely

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Recent Examples of financial Deutsch notes that the city’s financial system is built around tools to enable hedging one’s bets, such as the derivatives, futures, and options traded at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. — Mark Caro, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 The probe, which may also involve her financial disclosures, comes weeks before Omar seeks reelection and has drawn accusations from Democrats that federal law enforcement is being used for political intimidation. — Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 That said, unfortunately, from time to time, there are investment deals with companies that may be perceived as financial strategies. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Senior advocacy groups say the COLA is a strong reminder of the financial straits of many older people. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for financial

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Isn’t improving the fiscal health of Chicago, or at least not worsening it, also the job of the governor?

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Yields on France's government bonds, known as OATs, have moved sharply higher in recent weeks amid rising concerns about the country's fiscal outlook — fueling fears of a fresh sovereign debt crisis impacting the euro zone.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026

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