PECUNIARY Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

pecuniary

adjective

pi-ˈkyü-nē-ˌer-ē

Definition of pecuniary

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 Ajiri was arrested on suspicion of extortion, posting private images/harassment and posting private images for pecuniary gain, according to Jefferson County court records. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026 Last month, Gaines’ pecuniary gains were at the center of an 80-minute episode of the investigative sports podcast, Pablo Torre Finds Out, which cast her as a profiteer posing as a crusader for women. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2025 The equity implications of pecuniary externalities on an electric grid. — Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025 Viewed from this perspective, Musk is also a member of Veblen’s pecuniary class. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pecuniary

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Heated Rivalry delivered on Bell’s promise to generate shows that resonate locally and go global, with the associated financial and reputational benefits.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Our next section covers some of the key things to know about AI financial advice.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

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Advertisement Perhaps more importantly, the bloc is incorporating climate into the core of its economic planning.

— Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
Hichilema’s stance matches that of regional rivals who are trying to use the scramble for critical minerals to drive economic development.

— Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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