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
The focus on Musk’s potential pecuniary interests misses his more powerful philosophical motivations.
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Zachary Karabell, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
The temporary pecuniary gains of fraudulent practices are outweighed by the near certainty, especially at this scale, of prosecution and the financial ruin and reputational damage that comes with it.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Leaders of African countries must also forsake pecuniary self-interest for that of the greater good.
—Jack A. Goldstone, Foreign Affairs, 18 May 2023
The contest asks them to try to predict the outcome of a sporting event and creates personal or pecuniary consequences for their prediction.
— Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
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Zachary Karabell, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
The temporary pecuniary gains of fraudulent practices are outweighed by the near certainty, especially at this scale, of prosecution and the financial ruin and reputational damage that comes with it.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Leaders of African countries must also forsake pecuniary self-interest for that of the greater good.
—Jack A. Goldstone, Foreign Affairs, 18 May 2023
The contest asks them to try to predict the outcome of a sporting event and creates personal or pecuniary consequences for their prediction.
— Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pecuniary
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But even those who could afford to buy a home are reconsidering making such a big purchase this year as uncertainty dominates the economic and financial landscape.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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This blend of technical and financial influences sparked a curiosity about how software can be used to navigate—or even influence—economic systems.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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These days, leaders must juggle economic pressure, oscillating talent shortages and ever-changing workforce expectations, all of which impact how leaders approach scaling—and doing so successfully.—
Niki Jorgensen,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Lee sees boosting opportunities for the next generation as one answer, solemnly noting that South Korea’s economic growth rate drops by roughly one percent per presidential term, meaning last year’s 2% may be wiped out soon unless drastic action is taken.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
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“Pecuniary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pecuniary. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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