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or less commonly pricy
pricier; priciest
Examples of pricey in a Sentence
The car is a little pricey.
a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing
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Skiing has a reputation for being a pricey hobby, from the expensive gear to the ever-rising lift tickets and luxe mountainside hotels.
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Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
As housing remains scarce, pricey, and out of reach, the share of first-time home buyers has hit an all-time low.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Available in three firmness options, all filled with 100% down feathers, this pricey pillow is ideal for those looking to splurge on lasting comfort.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
The company announced a 10-for-1 stock split Thursday, a move that could make the pricey individual shares more accessible to retail investors.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
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Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
As housing remains scarce, pricey, and out of reach, the share of first-time home buyers has hit an all-time low.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Available in three firmness options, all filled with 100% down feathers, this pricey pillow is ideal for those looking to splurge on lasting comfort.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
The company announced a 10-for-1 stock split Thursday, a move that could make the pricey individual shares more accessible to retail investors.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pricey
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pricey. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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