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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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Jackson is pricey, however, after signing a five-year, $240 million contract last summer, so any trade package for him would need to include a mix of draft picks and players.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
This Steve Madden version is a less pricey (albeit less packable) swap with a very similar look.
—Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Marketing legal services through 1-800 numbers in late-night TV commercials or on highway billboards is old and pricey but effective.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
The two-story rock-climbing wall in the gym accommodates kids and is a fun option for families, but make sure to reserve in advance since the limited spots tend to fill up quickly (and private sessions can be pricey).
—Sara Liss, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
This Steve Madden version is a less pricey (albeit less packable) swap with a very similar look.
—Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Marketing legal services through 1-800 numbers in late-night TV commercials or on highway billboards is old and pricey but effective.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
The two-story rock-climbing wall in the gym accommodates kids and is a fun option for families, but make sure to reserve in advance since the limited spots tend to fill up quickly (and private sessions can be pricey).
—Sara Liss, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pricey. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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