PECUNIARY Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

pecuniary

adjective

pi-ˈkyü-nē-ˌer-ē

Definition of pecuniary

as in financial

of or relating to money, banking, or investments that makes good pecuniary sense the judge recused himself from the case because he had a pecuniary interest in the company that was being sued

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Recent Examples of pecuniary Ajiri was arrested on suspicion of extortion, posting private images/harassment and posting private images for pecuniary gain, according to Jefferson County court records. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026 Last month, Gaines’ pecuniary gains were at the center of an 80-minute episode of the investigative sports podcast, Pablo Torre Finds Out, which cast her as a profiteer posing as a crusader for women. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2025 The equity implications of pecuniary externalities on an electric grid. — Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025 Viewed from this perspective, Musk is also a member of Veblen’s pecuniary class. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pecuniary

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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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