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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, as the temperature heats up, stay cool with this compact (and surprisingly affordable) neck fan.
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David Hickey,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
Birch Gold Group has affordable management, setup and storage fees.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
The program provides funding for cities and counties to build and run shelters, create affordable housing, and help homeless people find housing.
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Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Millions more Americans will qualify for obesity medicines at just $50 a month under a new Medicare program, bringing the highly effective drugs to people aged 65 and older at an affordable price, Reuters explains.
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Ed Silverman,
STAT,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for affordable
David Hickey,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
Birch Gold Group has affordable management, setup and storage fees.
—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
The program provides funding for cities and counties to build and run shelters, create affordable housing, and help homeless people find housing.
—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Millions more Americans will qualify for obesity medicines at just $50 a month under a new Medicare program, bringing the highly effective drugs to people aged 65 and older at an affordable price, Reuters explains.
—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for affordable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affordable
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The Dyl, made with Bayab gin, passionfruit and dill, is named after the owner’s daughter and has become a popular option on the menu.
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One popular saying suggests a knot tied on a rainy day is harder to untie.
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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 6 Jul. 2026.
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