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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 brand’s pricey wool shoes were initially embraced by celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, who invested in the company in 2018.
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Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Refinancing a home loan has long been a complicated and pricey process.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
An anecdotal glance at Google Maps indicates that some (often pricey) hotel rooms may still be available at the coast between April 1 and April 7, which is the full early-April launch period for Artemis 2, assuming an overnight stay after April 6.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Groceries remain stubbornly pricey.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2026
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Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Refinancing a home loan has long been a complicated and pricey process.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
An anecdotal glance at Google Maps indicates that some (often pricey) hotel rooms may still be available at the coast between April 1 and April 7, which is the full early-April launch period for Artemis 2, assuming an overnight stay after April 6.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Groceries remain stubbornly pricey.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2026.
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