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or less commonly pricy
pricier; priciest
Examples of pricey in a Sentence
The car is a little pricey.
a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Bottom line The Golden State remains a very, very pricey place to live.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
South Florida popped up across entertainment headlines this week, including a pricey Miami Beach dinner between TV stars and a major movie reboot set in the 305.
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Exactly why these little cookies are so pricey is a mystery, as they are loaded with additives and taste very much like a bargain-bin, manufactured cookie.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Bottom line The Golden State remains a very, very pricey place to live.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
South Florida popped up across entertainment headlines this week, including a pricey Miami Beach dinner between TV stars and a major movie reboot set in the 305.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Exactly why these little cookies are so pricey is a mystery, as they are loaded with additives and taste very much like a bargain-bin, manufactured cookie.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pricey
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pricey. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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