as in bill
a piece of printed paper used as money in the United States
the new nation immediately printed up its own banknotes
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Recent Examples of banknote
Small-business owners like him were most affected by the Modi government’s mistakes, such as the surprise decision in 2016 to cancel large-currency banknotes, a misguided effort to curtail money laundering that left ordinary people desperate for cash.
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Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Although she's never collected rare banknotes in the past, there's a first time for everything, as this is the first rare note that u/Livid-Highlight2907 has come across.
—Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Until very recently, the largest banknote was for 1k pesos (worth around $1 in the dólar blue exchange rate).
—thehustle.co, 22 Nov. 2024
Coins from the United States, Canada and other nations will be featured in addition to supplies, tokens, banknotes, ancient, gold, silver and copper coins and other items available to be bought and sold, according to the club’s website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Although she's never collected rare banknotes in the past, there's a first time for everything, as this is the first rare note that u/Livid-Highlight2907 has come across.
—Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Until very recently, the largest banknote was for 1k pesos (worth around $1 in the dólar blue exchange rate).
—thehustle.co, 22 Nov. 2024
Coins from the United States, Canada and other nations will be featured in addition to supplies, tokens, banknotes, ancient, gold, silver and copper coins and other items available to be bought and sold, according to the club’s website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for banknote
Noun
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The bill passed the House 321-104 and now heads to President Donald Trump for his signature.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2025
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Substance use treatment Colorado’s fentanyl bill did more than just increase penalties.—
Katherine LeMasters,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
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Live Nation is the world’s biggest live-entertainment company, a multi-billion dollar titan, yet its venture into the worlds of film and television have been uncharacteristically low-key.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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The policy applies only to the wealthiest private institutions—those with more than $500,000 in endowment dollars per domestic student.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The weekend ended on a high note for Kansas City Royals star Salvador Perez.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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On a far lighter note, Quinn recalled her first trip to Annecy in 1987 with short Girls Night Out.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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Put in a different way, trust is the currency of AI success.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The currency is used in a number of ways, including for payments and futures trading.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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While cash incentives and catchy songs haven’t proven very effective at convincing people around the world to have children, one thing experts believe might work is cheap or free childcare.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
15 June 2025
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However, the judge ruled neither exchange could be entered as evidence, saying the $1 million cash conversation was too prejudicial, while the Gina message lacked context and the necessary foundation to be shown to the jury.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2025
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“Banknote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banknote. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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