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almighty dollar

American  

noun

  1. money regarded as a major goal in life or as the basis of power.

    Love of the almighty dollar has ruined many people.


Etymology

Origin of almighty dollar

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

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But for now, the allure of the almighty dollar remains.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024

A kidney stone of a year run by the almighty dollar.

From Salon • Dec. 28, 2023

“It’s all about the almighty dollar and all about productivity,” she said, “which is obviously not why most of us sign up to do the job.”

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2023

As with O’Reilly and Ailes, what might succeed in silencing the network’s worst instincts will be what’s been its kryptonite all along: the almighty dollar.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2023

I relieved myself of my feelings by a hearty laugh at the almighty dollar and the race for it.

From Contemporary One-Act Plays by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)

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