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 The separation agreement did not mention monetary compensation. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 Reinwald has reported about $7,600 in monetary contributions. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Upkeep of national memorials should be an automatic government function without expectation of any compensation, monetary or in the form of adding one’s name to the building. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 Because of those non-monetary bail releases, Robertson alleges several violent offenders were allowed to go free and then went on to allegedly commit more violent attacks. — Josh Taylor, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monetary

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The language suggests the deal involves obligations that have yet to be fulfilled, potentially including a financial payment.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026
The organization provides financial assistance, mentorship, leadership development and professional connections to help young people overcome barriers and build successful careers.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2026

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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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