as in costly
commanding a large price
expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford
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Recent Examples of expensive
Pictured below are the six most expensive houses sold in Little Rock for the week of July 21-25.
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Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2025
Hybrid power and all-wheel drive will initially be standard, but the full lineup will likely include less expensive models with gasoline-only power and front-wheel drive.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Officials are weighing more expensive options to reach population centers.
—Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
But the urge to seek more expensive custom solutions is powerful.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2025
Hybrid power and all-wheel drive will initially be standard, but the full lineup will likely include less expensive models with gasoline-only power and front-wheel drive.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Officials are weighing more expensive options to reach population centers.
—Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
But the urge to seek more expensive custom solutions is powerful.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for expensive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensive
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Plastics Technology Readiness Matrix Preserving Social License to Operate As global awareness of environmental justice rises, companies that proactively address community siting, health impacts, and international waste flows will preserve operating licenses and avoid costly litigation.—
Trond Arne Undheim,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Despite strong performances from key players like Phil Foden and Erling Haaland, City's push for a fourth straight league crown was derailed by a few costly draws late in the campaign.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Your time is valuable, and the right experience should set you up for success.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Integra plans to resume operations again using the heap leach method, where valuable metals are extracted by dissolving heaps of ore in a chemical solution for weeks or months, according to Science Direct.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Aug. 2025
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Interest in men’s linen pants and pinstripe pants echoed this demand for premium casual wear.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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And that’s going to define not just premium services, but the entire workforce moving forward.—
Erik Jost,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Because pilots have become such a precious resource, integral to defending the infantry, Ukraine is working to relocate as many of them as possible away from the frontlines to integrated remote operations.—
ERIC SCHMIDT,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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These precious spaces, from Niagara Falls to Harlem’s Riverbank State Park — connect communities, foster environmental justice, and ensure equal access to nature for all — regardless of ZIP code or income.—
Paul Steely White,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
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The mushroom risotto is rich and satisfying, and the beautiful, extravagant dinnerware adds to the restaurant’s glamorous feel.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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The sky’s the limit for any kind of unique, unexpected, or extravagant request.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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