affordable
adjective
af·ford·able
ə-ˈfȯr-də-bəl 
: able to be afforded : having a cost that is not too high
products sold at affordable prices
an affordable purchase
affordable housing [=housing that is not too expensive for people of limited means]
Examples of affordable in a Sentence
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Volkswagen’s stock has fallen about 13% since Blume took over, while the share price of rival Stellantis NV, which has been quicker to introduce more affordable EV models, has nearly doubled over the same period.
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Sonja Wind, Fortune Europe, 22 Apr. 2024
During his presidential campaign a decade later, Joe Biden supported a public option, but his administration has focused on other ways to make health care more affordable.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 20 Apr. 2024
Like other analysts and investors, Barclays is concerned that if Tesla abandons their plans to reach a mass-market more affordable EV segment, like the Model 2, the company could take a hit in their growth.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
Bar Ito is a more affordable but extremely elevated temaki counter, while Ito is poised to become one of the country’s most rarefied omakase experiences.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
Food Systems Increase affordable and healthy food options across the Treasure Valley.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2024
Plus, this is a great affordable pick that will work for most budgets.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 18 Apr. 2024
In a world where most celebrities have state of the art ovens with various functions, Barrymore’s appears more affordable.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Pot holders do fall along a price spectrum, but there isn’t that much of a difference between the more expensive and the more affordable options.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Sonja Wind, Fortune Europe, 22 Apr. 2024
During his presidential campaign a decade later, Joe Biden supported a public option, but his administration has focused on other ways to make health care more affordable.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 20 Apr. 2024
Like other analysts and investors, Barclays is concerned that if Tesla abandons their plans to reach a mass-market more affordable EV segment, like the Model 2, the company could take a hit in their growth.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
Bar Ito is a more affordable but extremely elevated temaki counter, while Ito is poised to become one of the country’s most rarefied omakase experiences.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
Food Systems Increase affordable and healthy food options across the Treasure Valley.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2024
Plus, this is a great affordable pick that will work for most budgets.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 18 Apr. 2024
In a world where most celebrities have state of the art ovens with various functions, Barrymore’s appears more affordable.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Pot holders do fall along a price spectrum, but there isn’t that much of a difference between the more expensive and the more affordable options.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
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