six-figure
Americanadjective
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amounting to or worth more than 100,000 but less than 1,000,000 dollars or other currency.
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containing six digits.
Other Word Forms
- multi-six-figure adjective
- six-figures noun
Example Sentences
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It is estimated that the plan will cost a six-figure sum.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Plentiful jobs and potential six-figure incomes draw young people as other industries falter; U.S. healthcare is “a modern middle-class jobs engine.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
You have a paper trail leading to a six-figure hole in your aunt’s account, an account that your aunt’s attorney has access to.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
Dr Nina Willment, an associate researcher at the University of York, estimates that a content creator with Zhou's following could comfortably earn a six-figure salary combined from all platforms.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
The six-figure purse that was being discussed would be the richest prize ever for a head-to-head confrontation in any sport other than boxing.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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