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
coins and bills are considered legal tender, but postage stamps are not
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Recent Examples of legal tender
Missouri lawmakers this week, in a move that surprised some, approved a controversial bill that would make gold and silver legal tender in the state.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
The talk of the town has been nation-state adoption of Bitcoin, from El Salvador’s experiment with Bitcoin as legal tender to recent actions in the United States with the new Administration.
—Roger Huang, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
In Florida, the state Senate passed a bill back to the House of Representatives that would establish silver and gold as a legal tender, reported Florida Politics.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Although the Treasury Department recently announced plans to stop production of the one-cent coin, the penny will remain legal tender.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2025
The talk of the town has been nation-state adoption of Bitcoin, from El Salvador’s experiment with Bitcoin as legal tender to recent actions in the United States with the new Administration.
—Roger Huang, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
In Florida, the state Senate passed a bill back to the House of Representatives that would establish silver and gold as a legal tender, reported Florida Politics.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Although the Treasury Department recently announced plans to stop production of the one-cent coin, the penny will remain legal tender.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legal tender
Noun
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Founded in 2011, PLD Space has raised more than 160 million euros ($188 million) to date, but the company is highly leveraged, with half of its cash coming in the form of loans.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
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Gone are Gascón’s reformist policies discouraging the use of cash bail and limiting the use of sentencing enhancements.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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There are several benefits to installing a bidet, including saving money on toilet paper and wipes, as well as helping to prevent clogs caused by excessive use of these products.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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While the agency expected to receive the grant funding on July 1, state officials noted that the federal government has until Sept. 30, 2026, to release the money to the states.—
Silas Allen
July 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
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Then, select the perfect charm to express your style, with options including a coin, a heart, a lightning bolt, a lock and a butterfly.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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The new coin will help Berry’s Fantasy Life platform build out a more customizable app and mobile experiences for players.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
7 July 2025
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With a sound currency fixed to gold, and lower taxes across the board, Germany’s economy boomed.—
Nathan Lewis,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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After leading crackdowns on digital currencies, such as Liberty Reserve and E-Gold in the 1990s, the agency best known for protecting U.S. presidents has become one of the world's biggest crypto custodians.—
Myles Miller Bloomberg News,
arkansasonline.com,
7 July 2025
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“Legal tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legal%20tender. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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