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secular

[sek-yuh-ler] / ˈsɛk yə lər /


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“Oddly enough, this skepticism coupled with strong fundamentals and powerful secular trends is the combination of factors that can allow the markets to continue to climb the wall of worry higher.”

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

And Rossetti isn’t alone in seeing a spiritual nexus of a topic that, at least in secular circles, is more commonly discussed in the context of aliens.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Simon Kuznets believed in “secondary secular movements” or “long swings” linked to population and capital formation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

However, a sharp weakening of the Japanese yen triggered a massive secular outperformance for Japanese exporters, specifically automotive and electronics stocks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

This new, irrepressible sound was the still, small voice of secular humanism.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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