nominal

Example Sentences

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On Saturday, a Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We are aware of the arrest of a Scottish nominal in Bali and we are working closely with European partners."

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Despite high nominal debt figures, low interest rates keep payments to a manageable 4% of gross domestic product, less than in frugal Germany, he says.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Moreover, it is real rates—i.e., nominal rates adjusted for inflation—that matter for the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

The amount of money campaigns are paying to use Findraiser is nominal, federal campaign finance records show.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

I did go to court that Monday and received only a nominal fine.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela