as in financial
of or relating to money, banking, or investments
a dollars-and-cents analysis of the situation
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Recent Examples of dollars-and-cents
The numbers have serious impacts on dollars-and-cents issues, from the size of the nation’s workforce to the number of people drawing off programs such as Social Security and Medicare.
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Dante Chinni, NBC News, 4 June 2023
But in a polarized political environment, that dollars-and-cents appeal isn’t what’s breaking through. ‘Removed’ or ‘canceled’?
—Brian Stelter, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2023
Dante Chinni, NBC News, 4 June 2023
But in a polarized political environment, that dollars-and-cents appeal isn’t what’s breaking through. ‘Removed’ or ‘canceled’?
—Brian Stelter, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dollars-and-cents
Adjective
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That is any sense, not just financial — intellectual, artistic and physical.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Years later, their love for each other is still apparent, but so is the financial divide between them: John has yet to make it as an actor and is instead cater-waiting at the wedding, Lucy is there as a cherished guest.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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The surge behind sports comes amid worries that recent economic trends, particularly the effects of the Trump administration’s interest in tariffs, might disrupt upfront sales.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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As a result of a global economic slowdown, communication agencies are getting savvy in how to marshal their resources.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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The bill’s chances in the Senate aren’t clear; both fiscal hawks and centrist Republicans have expressed concerns.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
15 June 2025
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Pell Grants, the system’s largest source of financial aid, covered more than $204 million in aid for about 45,000 students in fiscal 2024.—
Sam Gauntt,
Baltimore Sun,
15 June 2025
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“Dollars-and-cents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dollars-and-cents. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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