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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
And will the council finally put the affordable housing exemption on the ballot — and if so, when?
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Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
This affordable Amazon set comes in all different colors, so there’s something for everyone.
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Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Access to affordable supervision should be strengthened.
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Luis Contreras,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
As gas prices climb, people are seeking affordable alternatives.
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Lena Guerrero Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for affordable
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
This affordable Amazon set comes in all different colors, so there’s something for everyone.
—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Access to affordable supervision should be strengthened.
—
Luis Contreras,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
As gas prices climb, people are seeking affordable alternatives.
—
Lena Guerrero Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for affordable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affordable
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In its proxy statement, for example, Fox cited revenue growth at its popular streaming service Tubi and high ratings for Fox News and Fox Sports.
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Polling tells him that his moderate positions on important policies are popular.
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Microchips are relatively cheap and are required for every pet in Los Angeles County over 4 months old.
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Prove Your Claims With Evidence In a market flooded with AI capabilities, claims are cheap, and every launch sounds the same.
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With retail prices starting around $19,000 for entry models and climbing past $100,000 for advanced ones, rentals offer a more accessible option.
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If that conversation also seems too anxiety-provoking, focus on modes of communication that do feel accessible to you.
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This technology is operational, scalable, inexpensive and evolving faster than most security institutions can adapt.
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Other items in the store run from the inexpensive — like $5 collectible stickers and magnets — to the more lavish, such as official FIFA soccer balls for $200 and miniature replicas of the World Cup trophy for $250.
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Why do ultra-discount carriers like Spirit and Frontier often struggle in this country, whereas in Europe airlines like Ryanair, Wizz Air, and EasyJet seem to be able to make the same no-frills business model work—with huge benefits for travellers?
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Consumers in the Midwest submitted the most votes for Kroger in the conventional non-discount supermarket category.
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To prove religious discrimination in the workplace, a party needs to prove disparate treatment or that the employer failed to make reasonable accommodations for someone trying to practice their religious beliefs.
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Use earphones for music and movies and keep conversations at a reasonable volume.
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“Affordable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affordable. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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