SPECIAL INTEREST Synonyms: 5 Similar Words

special interest

noun

as in interest

a group of people with a common identifying interest that they seek to protect and promote promised that as governor he would never be beholden to special interests

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Recent Examples of special interest Alice George | | READ MORE Alice George, Ph.D. is an independent historian with a special interest in America during the 1960s. —

Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025 Sports are a way for showing flair and natural distinction, and Morris has a special interest and connection in fashion. —

Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025 Denver Water has a special interest in protecting our land, infrastructure and water supply from catastrophic fire. —

Alan Salazar, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025 Despite being passed in the Senate, the act was ultimately blocked by special interest groups and concerns over public disclosure of the truth regarding UAP. —

Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for special interest

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