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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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The heavier the tax burden gets, the more the tax base erodes, and the less money becomes available for pricey programs.
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Luka Ladan, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
Pricing on TVs this large can get quite pricey (well above $2,000 for higher-end models).
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 3 July 2025
Just be aware, this Texas gem can be a bit pricey, so a plan for your dates and a sense of your budget can save you from any awkward bill-splitting moments.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
While the 35-year-old singer officially reached billionaire status last year (her record-breaking Eras Tour likely contributed a good amount to her fortune), Swift has always had an impressive and pricey taste in real estate.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Luka Ladan, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
Pricing on TVs this large can get quite pricey (well above $2,000 for higher-end models).
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 3 July 2025
Just be aware, this Texas gem can be a bit pricey, so a plan for your dates and a sense of your budget can save you from any awkward bill-splitting moments.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
While the 35-year-old singer officially reached billionaire status last year (her record-breaking Eras Tour likely contributed a good amount to her fortune), Swift has always had an impressive and pricey taste in real estate.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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 12 Jul. 2025.
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