as in expensive
commanding a large price
with the tough economy, fewer people are likely to be making big-ticket purchases
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Recent Examples of big-ticket
Like the Kmart layaway plan that revolutionized retail in the 1960s by democratizing access to big-ticket items, payment plans allow customers to pay over time to the same effect, bringing in even more attendees.
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Geoff Robins, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
Ideally, one of Vancouver’s two sorely needed big-ticket forward additions this summer will be a centre, but the need for high-end talent is greater than any positional need on the roster.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Early in the spring, Americans rushed to front-load purchases of big-ticket items, especially cars, to beat President Donald Trump’s stiff tariffs.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
But Paramount agreed to accept Skydance’s input on big-ticket expenditures while the two sides wait for the deal to close.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
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Geoff Robins, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
Ideally, one of Vancouver’s two sorely needed big-ticket forward additions this summer will be a centre, but the need for high-end talent is greater than any positional need on the roster.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Early in the spring, Americans rushed to front-load purchases of big-ticket items, especially cars, to beat President Donald Trump’s stiff tariffs.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
But Paramount agreed to accept Skydance’s input on big-ticket expenditures while the two sides wait for the deal to close.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-ticket
Adjective
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The prices vary by area, but the general price range is between $24 and $45, with the Mariner's Boil being more expensive.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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An absolutely massive ranch just an hour from Salt Lake City could become one of the most expensive properties ever sold in Utah. Sheep Creek Canyon Ranch in Morgan County, all 7,000-plus acres of it, has just hit the market for an incredible $72.5 million.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Interacting with other Substack writers can lead to valuable cross-promotion opportunities.—
Jane Hanson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Playing multiple sports has taught West valuable lessons for his hockey career.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Incredibly costly, tapestries were a status symbol for the wealthy, notably, the nobility and royalty, and used in their public and private spaces, from dining and gathering rooms to bed chambers.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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Similarly, our transit system — the CTA, Pace and Metra — needs an overhaul, but not through costly projects like the $1 billion-per-mile Red Line expansion.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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The device can make up to 3.2 liters, which is about a gallon, of premium alkaline water every day.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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People who once balked at paying $10 per month for software now spend $200 or more on premium AI tools.—
Dror Berman,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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“Big-ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-ticket. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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