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Definitions

purchasing power

NOUN

ability to purchase

Synonyms

WEAK

buying power earnings real wages

Example Sentences

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That’s because inflation whittles away at the real purchasing power of those future interest payments.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

But the rise in energy costs will hurt households’ purchasing power, while firms are facing supply bottlenecks and weaker demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

If you do live into your 80s or 90s — here’s hoping — those 3% hikes will help preserve your purchasing power.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

These investments can help protect your purchasing power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“Mass purchasing power makes the big difference. For example, breaded veal cutlets.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller