big-ticket

adjective

ˈbig-ˈti-kət How to pronounce big-ticket (audio)
Definition of big-ticketnext
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 Kitchens and bathrooms are the most popular projects, but there are lots of ways those spaces can be given a fresh look, according to Hicks, without the big-ticket upgrades. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026 These neighborhood third places are becoming too expensive both to operate and to visit, while big-ticket venues draw crowds downtown. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 But athlete pay is far from the only big-ticket item for athletic departments. — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026 Shoppers can save on big-ticket items like this Bissell carpet and upholstery cleaner that’s earned best-seller status and a Levoit tower fan that can offer a breeze during the in-between weather of early fall. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for big-ticket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-ticket
  1. expensive
  2. valuable
  3. costly
  4. premium
Adjective
  • His proficiency, buoyed by his expensive taste and skill in daisy-chaining images together, got his foot in the door of the indie-rap revitalization.
    — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Without more batteries, Illinois will be even more reliant on dirty, expensive electricity imports from other states and more likely to delay the natural gas power plant closures it’s planned for years to clean the air.
    — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of expensive
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  • Regional authorities said that the entire caper was conducted within three minutes and that the thieves targeted the most valuable paintings in the museum, which occupies the French old master’s one-time residence.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Bassetti argued that the company’s scale represented an increasingly valuable asset for streamers.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of valuable
Adjective
  • The Georgia quarterback threw two interceptions for the first time as the Bulldogs’ starter and had a costly late fumble that set up Auburn’s game-winning field goal.
    — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • While very effective, this can be a very costly enterprise, especially in colder weather.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of costly
Adjective
  • The premium line's newest additions are its Sphere Class vessels, Sun Princess and Star Princess.
    — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The report recommends textured, dusty finishes as well as premium applications that can take the color beyond a single season.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of premium

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“Big-ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-ticket. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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