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
The focus on Musk’s potential pecuniary interests misses his more powerful philosophical motivations.
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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
Leaders of African countries must also forsake pecuniary self-interest for that of the greater good.
—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
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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
Leaders of African countries must also forsake pecuniary self-interest for that of the greater good.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pecuniary
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
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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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Luz Aguilar, 26, who serves as Jurado’s deputy for economic innovation and community growth, was arrested around 7 p.m. Sunday and booked several hours later, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department inmate records.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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“Pecuniary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pecuniary. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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