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 world’s most expensive chocolate bunny was commissioned by luxury brand VeryFirstTo in 2016 for $49,000 in collaboration with the company 77 Diamonds.
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
There’s nothing more devastating than opening your travel bag and realizing your expensive shampoo leaked all over your precious personal belongings.
—Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2026
That would be expensive and unfair, opponents say.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Brettler was just 19, a recent graduate of an expensive private school, and the grandson of a famous London rabbi.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
There’s nothing more devastating than opening your travel bag and realizing your expensive shampoo leaked all over your precious personal belongings.
—Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2026
That would be expensive and unfair, opponents say.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Brettler was just 19, a recent graduate of an expensive private school, and the grandson of a famous London rabbi.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 4 Apr. 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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This is not to say that the artist herself, and her band, were as quiet as church mice, or that there was anything unduly precious about the performance.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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However, this new revenue stream is representative of the compute advantages Alphabet has over its peers, and compute is the most precious commodity in the AI race.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 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 8 Apr. 2026.
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