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as in cheap
costing little
throughout the trip we ate at bargain-basement restaurants in order to save money
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as in inferior
of low quality
bargain-basement shoes that fell apart after a week
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Recent Examples of bargain-basement
Old Navy should introduce designer collaborations and sleeker accessories to offset its reputation as bargain-basement.
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Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2026
Perhaps owners harbor some wishful thinking about bargain-basement rates.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Soon, the proud agricultural families are forced to migrate and sell their land at bargain-basement prices.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
These were more like bargain-basement metal plates that filled a portion of his mouth.
—Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Not too long ago, Western markets were subtly dismissing Chinese cars for coming off as bargain-basement alternatives.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
Companies such as Shein and Temu have had a meteoric rise in the past five years, appealing to Western customers with a huge offering at bargain-basement prices.
—Olivia Pinnock, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Instead, first Anna and Tess and then Harper and Lily land at the table of bargain-basement psychic Madame Jen (Vanessa Bayer, working hard for little dividend), who surprises even herself by intuiting that the older Colemans’ lifelines have intersected before.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Analysts suggest a model starting around US $25,000, to compete against Volkswagen’s own bargain-basement EV.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 June 2023
Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2026
Perhaps owners harbor some wishful thinking about bargain-basement rates.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Soon, the proud agricultural families are forced to migrate and sell their land at bargain-basement prices.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
These were more like bargain-basement metal plates that filled a portion of his mouth.
—Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Not too long ago, Western markets were subtly dismissing Chinese cars for coming off as bargain-basement alternatives.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
Companies such as Shein and Temu have had a meteoric rise in the past five years, appealing to Western customers with a huge offering at bargain-basement prices.
—Olivia Pinnock, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Instead, first Anna and Tess and then Harper and Lily land at the table of bargain-basement psychic Madame Jen (Vanessa Bayer, working hard for little dividend), who surprises even herself by intuiting that the older Colemans’ lifelines have intersected before.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Analysts suggest a model starting around US $25,000, to compete against Volkswagen’s own bargain-basement EV.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bargain-basement
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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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An autopsy revealed that Bryan’s spleen was intact, his liver was missing, and his inferior vena cava was severed.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
15 Apr. 2026
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Pregnant women from the second trimester onward should also avoid it, as the growing uterus can compress the inferior vena cava.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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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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These closures reflect various factors, including poor investment returns, a lack of government support for refinery upgrades and higher carbon and energy costs.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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After McCandless and her council colleagues approved the sweeping tax breaks, King consistently spoke on how its planning process exemplified poor communication from the city, saying that current leaders should have advocated for a better deal for Independence.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 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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Not terrible, but far from correct.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Matt wasn't so sure, pointing to his record of selling drugs and trafficking weapons, but Foggy argued in favor of giving even someone who has done terrible things a second chance.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Bond is emphasizing supporting small businesses, making healthcare more affordable, criminal justice reform and protecting the environment.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The issue came to a head last year when Lamont vetoed an affordable housing bill that had been supported by Democrats who control both chambers of the legislature.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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Kawhi Leonard sat out for the Clippers to rest ankle and wrist injuries, while Draymond Green was out for the Warriors with a bad back.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Was Paul’s effect on history, incalculably large, good or bad on the whole?—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bargain-basement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bargain-basement. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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