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
Leaders of African countries must also forsake pecuniary self-interest for that of the greater good.
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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
The focus on Musk’s potential pecuniary interests misses his more powerful philosophical motivations.
—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
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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
The focus on Musk’s potential pecuniary interests misses his more powerful philosophical motivations.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pecuniary
Adjective
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The financial architecture of the next decade will not be defined solely by regulation or ideology.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and Alaska Air have all pulled their financial guidance for the year because of swirling uncertainty.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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The economic stakes for playing college sports have never been higher.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 May 2025
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But the economic argument for a Tesla is still strong.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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“Pecuniary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pecuniary. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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