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
The collection includes 262 photographs, 16 documents and four contemporary banknotes.
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CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
The death toll rose to 22 on Saturday from the crash of a military plane carrying 18 tons of new banknotes a day earlier near Bolivia’s capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles and scattering bills on the ground, a police commander said Saturday.
—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Queen Elizabeth was closely associated with the tiara, wearing it on numerous occasions throughout her 70 years on the throne, including in depictions of her on some British and Commonwealth banknotes and coins.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Explaining banknotes’ appeal, the European Central Bank study says that in moments of acute stress the public sees cash as a reliable store of value and a resilient means of payment.
—Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
The death toll rose to 22 on Saturday from the crash of a military plane carrying 18 tons of new banknotes a day earlier near Bolivia’s capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles and scattering bills on the ground, a police commander said Saturday.
—ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
Queen Elizabeth was closely associated with the tiara, wearing it on numerous occasions throughout her 70 years on the throne, including in depictions of her on some British and Commonwealth banknotes and coins.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Explaining banknotes’ appeal, the European Central Bank study says that in moments of acute stress the public sees cash as a reliable store of value and a resilient means of payment.
—Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for banknote
Noun
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The bill, which does not mention PMPS by name, covers complications including chronic pain.—
Brett Kelman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ellary Tucker Williams, legislative and community engagement coordinator for the Department of Fish and Game, also testified and said the Fish and Game Commission, which approves rules and regulations for the agency, supported the bill.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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Hinduja's hefty two billion dollar restoration investment, over eight years, has included a 25-meter downward excavation to create the wellness levels of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Dinner was a delicate salad that Joan had made from thirty-seven dollars’ worth of farmers’-market produce, and a fresh pasta from an extraordinarily expensive local business that the residents of the Lower Haight enthusiastically supported.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Family, friends reeling from loss In a note about the tragedy, Metayer Bowen’s family reflected on her role as a daughter, aunt and friend.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those notes of fragility lent weight to the question of whether Sal would live or die once the police closed in.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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For example, if a prediction market company wants to expand internationally to, say Mexico or the Philippines, its users could convert local currency into stablecoins through Latitude’s infrastructure.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Exports have played a critical role in sustaining economic growth, stabilizing the currency, and supporting recovery following the economic crisis of 2022.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Be wary of those who push for your cash without offering sufficient collateral or payback plans.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Winners can also choose the lump‑sum cash option.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Banknote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banknote. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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