inflation
noun
in·fla·tion
in-ˈflā-shən 
1
a
b
: a hypothetical extremely brief period of very rapid expansion of the universe immediately following the big bang
c
: empty pretentiousness : pomposity
2
: a continuing rise in the general price level usually attributed to an increase in the volume of money and credit relative to available goods and services
Examples of inflation in a Sentence
the inflation of a balloon
The government has been unable to control inflation.
The rate of inflation is high.
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Worse, then, was when Fed Chair Jerome Powell raised rates to fight inflation.
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John S. Tobey, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The new construction data will provide more insight into shelter cost inflation.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 July 2025
However, fans of Man of Steel have been quick to point out on social media that adjusted for inflation, Snyder's entry performed better.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Even accounting for inflation, the $50 ticket in today’s dollars (which includes the entry fee plus around 10 rides) is just a portion of today’s cost of attendance, which ranges from $104 to $206 per person depending on the time of year.
—Emily Steinberger, Fortune, 12 July 2025
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John S. Tobey, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The new construction data will provide more insight into shelter cost inflation.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 July 2025
However, fans of Man of Steel have been quick to point out on social media that adjusted for inflation, Snyder's entry performed better.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Even accounting for inflation, the $50 ticket in today’s dollars (which includes the entry fee plus around 10 rides) is just a portion of today’s cost of attendance, which ranges from $104 to $206 per person depending on the time of year.
—Emily Steinberger, Fortune, 12 July 2025
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“Inflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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inflation
noun
in·fla·tion
in-ˈflā-shən
1
: an act of inflating : the state of being inflated
2
: a continual increase in the price of goods and services
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