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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In a Sep 12 note, HSBC analysts had pointed out Japan's elevated inflationary pressure — driven by high rice prices — is also prompting louder calls for further rate hikes.
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Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
The last year has grown increasingly rough for many chains, as inflationary pressures have made many Americans retreat to their kitchens in an attempt to save money.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Hoey noted that vaults offer a reliable place to store assets amid inflationary and geopolitical risks.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
On one hand, pundits have postulated about an inflationary effect as businesses pass on the higher costs to consumers.
—Jeff Gapusan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
The last year has grown increasingly rough for many chains, as inflationary pressures have made many Americans retreat to their kitchens in an attempt to save money.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Hoey noted that vaults offer a reliable place to store assets amid inflationary and geopolitical risks.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
On one hand, pundits have postulated about an inflationary effect as businesses pass on the higher costs to consumers.
—Jeff Gapusan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inflationary
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“Inflationary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflationary. Accessed 22 Sep. 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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