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as in popular
being within the financial means of most people
once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed
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as in cheap
costing little
they've added some affordable options
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Recent Examples of affordable
On view at the RenBen was an example of Therapy (2026), an editioned print on a large sheet of paper on which there is 22-karat gold in the shape of a toilet seat, resurrecting America at a more affordable level; proceeds go to the Renaissance Society.
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Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The capital, Kathmandu, tends to have some of the most affordable lodging options, like Thamel Eco Resort, where rooms are often under $20 a night on its partner booking sites.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Still, the memo signals the city has not abandoned affordable housing as a goal.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
About 90% of the units are two- or three-bedroom apartments, aimed at addressing the shortage of affordable housing in south Placer County.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The capital, Kathmandu, tends to have some of the most affordable lodging options, like Thamel Eco Resort, where rooms are often under $20 a night on its partner booking sites.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Still, the memo signals the city has not abandoned affordable housing as a goal.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
About 90% of the units are two- or three-bedroom apartments, aimed at addressing the shortage of affordable housing in south Placer County.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affordable
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Boxy, aggressive styling on SUVs has been hugely popular with consumers.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Naked Maxi Dress Barely there gowns are more popular than ever–on the runways at Paris Fashion Week and on the red carpets of awards season–as the ultimate bargaining chip to the attention economy.—
Chloé Versabeau,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
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Solar energy is still one of the cheapest forms of energy, and energy is in higher demand than ever, partly due to artificial intelligence data center construction.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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This new method uses iron, one of the most abundant and cheapest elements on Earth.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Our goal is to create a space that is consistently safe and accessible for students.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The tool is accessible anywhere on your computer through a keyboard shortcut.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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These coated panels work like an extra layer of clothing for a house and can be applied to pretty much any fabric, even the most inexpensive thin one – something umbrella-like.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
14 Apr. 2026
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In fact, the common liquor, distilled from grains or potatoes, can be a natural alternative to many synthetic cleaning products and an inexpensive, shelf-stable swap in a pinch.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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Last year, Walmart beat both discount German grocers Aldi and Lidl in our survey.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Long-term fans of the discount German grocery chain are quick to rave about the low prices, fun seasonal food finds, and the treasures that await each week in the famed middle aisle.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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The union also wants to ensure that workers have a reasonable amount of overtime, mandatory overtime and on-call hours, Beck said.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Its reasonable prices combined with the speedy, mobile-friendly claims process make this brand an excellent option for many travelers.—
Liz Knueven,Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Affordable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affordable. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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