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
Other big-ticket items could return in a future regular session.
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Jeffrey S. Solochek, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Progress on big-ticket issues — stadium, a new training ground — continues, but at a glacial pace (at least outwardly).
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The state capital often gets overshadowed by Louisville’s big-ticket events, but the University of Kentucky’s hometown makes a strong case for visitors to come through again and again.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The 49ers have stayed out of the big-ticket free agents ever since.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Jeffrey S. Solochek, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Progress on big-ticket issues — stadium, a new training ground — continues, but at a glacial pace (at least outwardly).
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The state capital often gets overshadowed by Louisville’s big-ticket events, but the University of Kentucky’s hometown makes a strong case for visitors to come through again and again.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The 49ers have stayed out of the big-ticket free agents ever since.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-ticket
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As bat populations have collapsed, farmers have turned to more expensive and less effective alternatives like pesticides.—
Leah Campbell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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The village at the top consists of two restaurants (the more expensive one has a view of a steep canyon and the blue Rio Grande below) and a smattering of houses.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Orion will then be returned to Naval Base San Diego, before being transported back to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida where the capsule will be inspected and its valuable data retrieved, NASA said.—
Miles Doran,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Our experts provide valuable tips on how to consume flaxseeds, including home grinding techniques and storage solutions to keep them fresh.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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And that's something a CD can offer – not only against market conditions but also against an endless cycle of withdrawals and deposits that a costly early withdrawal penalty can easily discourage.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The emerging uproar could prove costly for Swalwell if his fundraising dries up, strangling his ability to run campaign ads, or if unions and other groups that endorsed his campaign begin to retract their decisions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Premiums are tied to the actual cost and amount of care people receive, and by law, 80–85% of every premium dollar must go directly toward medical care or be returned to consumers.—
Anthem Blue Cross California,
Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Many premium food purchases are consumed twice – once physically and once digitally.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Big-ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-ticket. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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