as in costly
commanding a large price
expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford
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Recent Examples of expensive
According to Bankrate, nearly half of American households have credit card debt and pay more than 20% in interest, on average, on their revolving balances — making credit cards one of the most expensive ways to borrow money.
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Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
The European Linen Sheet Set at Quince is only $140 and surpasses its expensive competitor in feel, weight, and quality.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Corporate America continues to impress Stocks are historically expensive and US-China trade tensions persist.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Not only is Sheridan expensive, his shows are too.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
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Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
The European Linen Sheet Set at Quince is only $140 and surpasses its expensive competitor in feel, weight, and quality.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Corporate America continues to impress Stocks are historically expensive and US-China trade tensions persist.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Not only is Sheridan expensive, his shows are too.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensive
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If proven at scale, this technique could shift how nations approach soil restoration – moving away from costly cleanup projects toward systems that regenerate from within.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Known as one of the costliest wars in history, the death of hundreds of thousands of soldiers has been attributed to battle, as well as starvation, cold and a typhus epidemic that broke out.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Even Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI—the world’s most valuable private company—recently echoed that sentiment after becoming a father.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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These were mysterious and valuable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Our expert take The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a premium credit card with a myriad of benefits and a lower annual fee than other high-end cards with similar features.—
Meghan Hunter,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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These models can command premium pricing, reduce churn, and reposition telecom brands from functional to aspirational.—
Astha Bhardwaj,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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After the robbery, the Louvre has since transferred some of its most precious jewels to the Bank of France's most secure vault in Paris, the BBC reported.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Upon entering the gilded gallery, the thieves used power tools to cut into the glass cases to reach the precious jewels, investigators said.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Gather with friends and while away the afternoon with magically spiked concoctions — whether sipping a Jasmine Peach or Cucumber Mint Mystic Tea — and extravagant savory and sweet treats.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Andrew later invited the couple back to Windsor in 2006 for his daughter Princess Beatrice’s extravagant 18th birthday ball, according to Britain’s The Sun on Sunday newspaper.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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