as in costly
commanding a large price
expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford
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Recent Examples of expensive
While likely an expensive addition, the goaltender would give the Panthers an entirely ready-to-go starter with extensive playoff experience.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
In addition, the AI boom has created a chip shortage that’s making consumer electronics more expensive.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Investors have spent years predicting the demise of expensive technology stocks, housing markets, government bonds, currencies, and entire industries.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
If future Apple features need more memory, more storage or more powerful chips, the premium models may become even more expensive.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
In addition, the AI boom has created a chip shortage that’s making consumer electronics more expensive.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Investors have spent years predicting the demise of expensive technology stocks, housing markets, government bonds, currencies, and entire industries.
—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
If future Apple features need more memory, more storage or more powerful chips, the premium models may become even more expensive.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for expensive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensive
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In Europe, older buildings can, however, make air-conditioner installation costly and complicated, often requiring lengthy wait times for fitting.
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Both brands, however, won't disclose spending or prove its return on costly campaigns featuring celebrity endorsements and retro reissues.
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Officials advised people to try conserving as much power as possible when the service was on, use surge protectors for valuable electronics, prepare emergency kits in the event of a fire and keep their refrigerators or freezers closed.
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The authors note apoB is particularly valuable for patients with high triglycerides, insulin resistance or lower LDL-C levels, where traditional cholesterol numbers can be misleading.
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Customer Experience Doesn't End at Checkout For premium lifestyle companies, the emotional experience surrounding a purchase can be just as important as the product itself.
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Tom Cruise and David Beckham sat together in premium seats at SoFi Stadium to watch the USA play Paraguay on June 12.
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For this, we’re granted precious flashback rations, which up until this point, have been a rare commodity this season.
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The soft, flexible construction folds easily into a tote or the corner of a carry-on without eating up precious space.
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The 12 palatial pool villas are even more extravagant, with infinity pools, outdoor showers, and ethereal canopy beds.
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Fourth of July weekend is approaching fast, and Central Floridians can find a number of extravagant fireworks displays and special events to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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