monies

[muhn-eez] / ˈmʌn iz /

NOUN

currency accepted as exchange for goods, services

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bill capital cash check fund pay payment property salary wage wealth

STRONG

banknote bankroll bread bucks chips coin coinage dough finances funds gold gravy greenback loot pesos resources riches roll silver specie treasure wad wherewithal

WEAK

almighty dollar hard cash legal tender medium of exchange

Antonyms

STRONG

debt

Example Sentences

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monies

The choice reflects the industry’s focus on being a disciplined steward of its monies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

"Unpaid monies represent lost economic development and investment opportunities for First Nations communities."

From Barron's ● May 12, 2026

When funding stalemates occur in other countries, government activity generally continues with the existing levels of funding until new monies can be agreed upon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026

The authority said it "had a responsibility to explore alternative options" in order to "protect the public monies invested to date".

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2025

“Whatsoever monies I have saved at the time of my death shall go to the Widow Sage,” Bast said loudly across the room.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss