as in costly
commanding a large price
expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford
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Recent Examples of expensive
The hotels on Iona are closed in March and Norwegian hotels were all eye wateringly expensive.
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David Greig
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Why less effort produces more success Effort without alignment is just expensive wheel-spinning.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Naples and Palm Beach County are among the most expensive areas.
—Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
The University of Western Kentucky offers the least expensive game day with an average cost of just $84 for two fans.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
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David Greig
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Why less effort produces more success Effort without alignment is just expensive wheel-spinning.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Naples and Palm Beach County are among the most expensive areas.
—Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
The University of Western Kentucky offers the least expensive game day with an average cost of just $84 for two fans.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for expensive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensive
Adjective
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Those industrial-grade ones are both costlier and bulkier than domestic models.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Keeping it clear not only helps your fridge run efficiently but can also lower energy costs and prevent costly repairs down the line.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For communication purposes, phones can be valuable tools for students during the school day, according to Toch.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Our expert take The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is an excellent business card with useful benefits, valuable rewards and a generous welcome bonus.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Chinese automaker Changan is set to expand its premium new energy vehicle portfolio with the upcoming launch of the Deepal S07, a mid-size SUV scheduled to debut on September 17.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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And while not directly comparable to those ultra-premium experiences, the Siena Express offers travelers an authentic taste of vintage train life without the astronomical price tag.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Clients give us their most precious asset, their time, to be here.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That unspoken bond is precious, and what binds a lot of community together.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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During the Edwardian period and early 20th century, luxury fur coats, full-length wraps, stoles, and extravagant collars were at the height of fashion—as much a symbol of wealth as any jewel.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The spread is a rare offering in the Gopher State, where such extravagant homes don’t hit the market all that often.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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