as in cash
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
I prefer to carry only paper currency, as coins are too heavy
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Recent Examples of currency
Utilize this virtual currency in the platform's free mode to back-test your strategies and navigate the prediction market completely risk-free.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
That her decade long-tenure still holds so much cultural currency is both a testament to her singular ability and the ongoing success of her then-design team.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
The Gatewoods are among a diverse group of Christian financial influencers, entrepreneurs and even pastors working to pitch the faithful on digital currencies.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Light is one of the most coveted currencies in interiors, but more isn’t always better.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 29 Mar. 2026
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
That her decade long-tenure still holds so much cultural currency is both a testament to her singular ability and the ongoing success of her then-design team.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
The Gatewoods are among a diverse group of Christian financial influencers, entrepreneurs and even pastors working to pitch the faithful on digital currencies.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Light is one of the most coveted currencies in interiors, but more isn’t always better.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for currency
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
Noun
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Those inflated bills are eating into families’ budgets at a time when gas, grocery and housing costs are high and threatening to climb further, limiting many Americans’ ability to save money and build wealth.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the movie, which was progressive for its time, the trans character attempts suicide after being subjected to emotional and physical abuse by the manipulative Sonny, who tries to make amends by going rogue and stealing money for their surgery.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Neither coin has been approved by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Council, a nonpartisan group created by Congress to advise the treasury on coin design.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Jayson Tatum flipped the coin at midfield before the international soccer friendly, and the team watched the match from a luxury box.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Currency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/currency. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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