as in costly
commanding a large price
expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford
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Recent Examples of expensive
Today’s popular tablescape often resembles an expensive country retreat, with an emphasis on rustic materials like stoneware and hand-turned wood.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
This is an expensive and time-consuming process, with many potential points of failure.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Eventually, higher fertilizer prices are likely to make food more expensive and less abundant as farmers skimp on it and get lower yields.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Summer travel will be more expensive and some airlines could go out of business as the war in Iran continues to drive oil prices up.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
This is an expensive and time-consuming process, with many potential points of failure.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Eventually, higher fertilizer prices are likely to make food more expensive and less abundant as farmers skimp on it and get lower yields.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Summer travel will be more expensive and some airlines could go out of business as the war in Iran continues to drive oil prices up.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensive
Adjective
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Spring is an ideal time for home maintenance to prevent costly future problems.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The extra runs proved costly, because the Angels cashed in their free runner on a Jorge Soler sacrifice fly but got nothing else.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Though her offensive numbers dipped late in the season, her defensive consistency and versatility remained valuable.—
Aaron Segal,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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However, the constant barrage of stories that focus only on wrongdoing within our law enforcement agencies, when left completely unchecked by ones that celebrate the many valuable (and, in some cases, heroic) contributions, serve only to unfairly fan the flames of distrust and vitriol.—
Craig MacLellan,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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United Premium Plus is their premium economy, while United Polaris is business class.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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This new collection underscores the commercial readiness of FiberColors for premium denim applications.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That simple act of locking eyes with an approaching gull can buy your lunch precious seconds — or discourage the bird from trying altogether.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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These precious experiences have given Jeremy a profound appreciation for Indigenous ways of knowing.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Luvme designates this tier, which comprises the vast majority of the brand’s wig offerings on the site, as the quintessential selection for first-time wig buyers and value-savvy shoppers seeking exceptional quality, resilience, and an impeccable, manageable finish without the extravagant price tag.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2026
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Other highlights include a spa steeped in ancient Roman thermal rituals and an extravagant ballroom for events.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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