Definitions

macro

[mak-roh] / ˈmæk roʊ /

ADJECTIVE

large in scale and scope

Synonyms

STRONGEST

broad extensive large large-scale

STRONG

general scopic

WEAK

global immense sweeping

Antonyms

STRONGEST

micro small small-scale tiny

Example Sentences

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Macro watchers will look for the release of U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“Dollars might be getting spent, but not much stuff is being bought,” said Neil Dutta, head of economics at Macro Renaissance Research.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

Macro headwinds and weak consumer sentiment persist, they note.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Daily Chartbook, a newsletter that looks at the most interesting charts of the day, has flagged this chart from market data and researcher Macro Charts, which shows rising volume in U.S. speculative options.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

My AP Macro teacher let me know it was against the rules.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia