inflationary
adjective
in·fla·tion·ary
in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē 
: of, characterized by, or productive of inflation
inflationary policies
Examples of inflationary in a Sentence
He blames the bad economy on the government's inflationary policies.
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High prices for energy and housing, persistent supply chain issues, and labor market tightness all contribute to inflationary pressures that the Fed has to consider.
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Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 13 May 2025
The fintech space is characterized by its volatility due to macro uncertainty, inflationary pressures, rising interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty, and many other factors.
—Jack McCullough, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
For both reports, the topic de jour will be whether there is any indication that Trump’s tariffs on imports into the U.S. are adding to inflationary pressures.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 11 May 2025
While the growth outlook has undoubtedly worsened, the resilience of the labour market and the significant inflationary pressures brought about by the tariffs suggests that the Fed will adopt a more balanced approach to policy.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 8 May 2025
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Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 13 May 2025
The fintech space is characterized by its volatility due to macro uncertainty, inflationary pressures, rising interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty, and many other factors.
—Jack McCullough, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
For both reports, the topic de jour will be whether there is any indication that Trump’s tariffs on imports into the U.S. are adding to inflationary pressures.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 11 May 2025
While the growth outlook has undoubtedly worsened, the resilience of the labour market and the significant inflationary pressures brought about by the tariffs suggests that the Fed will adopt a more balanced approach to policy.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 8 May 2025
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“Inflationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflationary. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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inflationary
adjective
in·fla·tion·ary
in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē
: of, relating to, or causing inflation
an inflationary policy
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