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
This season, Rivers plans on doing things a little bit differently, and that starts, at least partially, with their big-ticket free-agent addition, center Myles Turner.
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Eric Nehm, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The series will have a big-ticket soundtrack.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
That means condo associations must eventually make big-ticket repairs, and unit owners will have to pay for them.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
That reputation had taken hold by 2020, when Colvin publicly pledged a $200 million donation to a local Goodwill chapter in Arizona, one in a long list of unfulfilled big-ticket promises.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Eric Nehm, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The series will have a big-ticket soundtrack.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
That means condo associations must eventually make big-ticket repairs, and unit owners will have to pay for them.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
That reputation had taken hold by 2020, when Colvin publicly pledged a $200 million donation to a local Goodwill chapter in Arizona, one in a long list of unfulfilled big-ticket promises.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for big-ticket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-ticket
Adjective
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From flooding to hurricanes and sinkholes, homeowners in the county face a number of challenges which makes coverage more expensive—especially considering that flood insurance is not part of a standard policy.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The proposal beat out two less expensive pitches.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That combination of excellence and diversity prepares students for the real world and must be protected and celebrated as one of our district’s most valuable assets.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Stay safe on wintry roads with these valuable winter driving tips from the NWS, and reduce the risk of accidents during challenging weather conditions.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These mistakes are not only costly on a game-by-game basis because their suspension ramifications, particularly in a Chelsea squad already carrying several defensive injuries, are key.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The project will help Arkansas deal with an increase in freight volume, without costly roadway expansion, while supporting safer and smarter infrastructure, according to a company news release.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Oct. 2025
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Democrats have pushed back against a short-term spending measure from their Republican colleagues, arguing Congress must address premium tax credits for health insurance purchased through the Affordable Care Act marketplace.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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The crux of the Democrats’ demands is that Trump permanently expand Biden’s premium tax credit coverage to include Americans earning more than 400% of the federal poverty line and reduce the maximum household contribution.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Big-ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-ticket. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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