Synonyms of special interest

special interest

noun

as in interest

a group of people with a common identifying interest that they seek to protect and promote

promised that as governor he would never be beholden to special interests

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interest
• interest group
• pressure group
• vested interest
• political action committee

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of special interest

Three energy companies were among the top 10 highest-spending special interest groups in the state, collectively spending over $2 million to advocate for their interests. —Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025

House Republicans are abdicating their responsibility to the American people and siding with billionaires and special interests. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024

All around the world, special interests fought to ensure these subsidies would remain and grow. —Wal Van Lierop, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

Though still rare in America, the model reflects the striking idea that fundamental problems of politics—polarization, apathy, manipulation by special interests—can be transformed through radically direct democracy. —Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2024