Definition of big-ticketnext

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Recent Examples of big-ticket In an economy where consumers are deferring cars, housing renovations, and other big-ticket purchases, live experiences have almost turned into an inelastic good. Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 July 2026 Regardless of the reason for their big-ticket price tag, many of these gobstopper-sized rings worn by the world’s most famous women have become immortalized in pop culture, thanks to the mystique surrounding their ultra-valuable stones. Freya Drohan, InStyle, 30 June 2026 When times are uncertain, consumers tend to hold off on big-ticket purchases. Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 June 2026 Best Amazon Prime Member Tech Deals Amazon Prime Day is an excellent time to save on big-ticket purchases like electronics. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for big-ticket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-ticket
Adjective
  • The purchase set the record for the most expensive home ever sold in Miami-Dade County.
    Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • European consumers have lagged behind the rest of the world in adopting AC, due to high energy costs, expensive installation fees and restrictions on retrofitting the continent’s older buildings.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Adjective
  • The now-defunct Broward airline has chosen a lead bidder in the auction of its former corporate headquarters in Dania Beach, among its most valuable assets.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Shares rose 470% on their first day, making the chipmaker the most valuable company listed in mainland China.
    Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Adjective
  • Tango sits almost exactly where it was taken, in a costly, high-end berth in Palma.
    Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Even people who know a lot about finances can get confused and make costly mistakes.
    Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026
Adjective
  • Berto Industria Tessile, which specializes in premium denim for fashion, accessories and furniture and has a bespoke arm for one-of-a-kind fabrics, has played a key role in adapting the fiber for use in denim.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
  • As with The Odyssey, Imax and premium-format screens will make up significant chunks of both films’ theatrical totals.
    Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 30 July 2026

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“Big-ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-ticket. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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