as in expensive
commanding a large price
with the tough economy, fewer people are likely to be making big-ticket purchases
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Recent Examples of big-ticket
Maybe the winners bought tickets in bulk or played only the games where the big-ticket prizes remain unclaimed.
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Jack Jankowski, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Out came hybrid defenseman/forward Ian Moore and big-ticket attacker Mason McTavish, who was in a three-way tie for the team’s highest-paid forward this season.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
The Treasure Valley continues to expand at one of the fastest paces in the country, with new growth data, major annexations and big-ticket public projects in the news recently.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 May 2026
Oweh was the big-ticket signing, with a four-year, $96 million contract.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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Jack Jankowski, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Out came hybrid defenseman/forward Ian Moore and big-ticket attacker Mason McTavish, who was in a three-way tie for the team’s highest-paid forward this season.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
The Treasure Valley continues to expand at one of the fastest paces in the country, with new growth data, major annexations and big-ticket public projects in the news recently.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 May 2026
Oweh was the big-ticket signing, with a four-year, $96 million contract.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-ticket
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These systems are far more expensive than housing and supportive services.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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But there were still valuable belongings at their home, and his family was concerned burglars might try to ignore the hazardous chemicals in the air and take advantage of the situation.—
Eric Licas,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Not because the work is less valuable, but because the learning that used to come with it now has to be created intentionally.—
Daniel Gumucio,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Legal Advice Alone May Not Be Enough One of the costliest mistakes in high-stakes dispute resolution is relying on legal advice without business advice.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Certain areas in South Florida have a history of break-ins at storage units, resulting in costly thefts and vandalism.—
Kody Boye,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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The panelists will go behind the scenes of premium true crime storytelling — exploring what make a series to must-watch television, what tips it into sensationalism, and why that distinction matters more than ever.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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Some high-performance vehicles require premium gasoline.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
22 May 2026
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“Big-ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-ticket. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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