as in expensive
commanding a large price
running is one sport that does not require a lot of costly equipment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of costly
By denying costly care, companies pay less for health care expenses while still collecting premiums.
—
Lauren Sausser, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
Avoid costly surprises and learn how to choose a home inspector who has your best interest in mind.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
Licenses are a costly barrier to entry that’s difficult to obtain, the group claims, alleging that the licensing system unlawfully restricts federally legal products from being sold across state lines, and that some requirements to get a cannabis license violate the 14th Amendment.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 16 June 2025
The gasoline works with current engines and fueling systems, so there is no need for costly upgrades.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for costly
Lauren Sausser, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
Avoid costly surprises and learn how to choose a home inspector who has your best interest in mind.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
Licenses are a costly barrier to entry that’s difficult to obtain, the group claims, alleging that the licensing system unlawfully restricts federally legal products from being sold across state lines, and that some requirements to get a cannabis license violate the 14th Amendment.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 16 June 2025
The gasoline works with current engines and fueling systems, so there is no need for costly upgrades.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for costly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for costly
Adjective
-
The prices vary by area, but the general price range is between $24 and $45, with the Mariner's Boil being more expensive.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
-
An absolutely massive ranch just an hour from Salt Lake City could become one of the most expensive properties ever sold in Utah. Sheep Creek Canyon Ranch in Morgan County, all 7,000-plus acres of it, has just hit the market for an incredible $72.5 million.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
Adjective
-
No final roster decisions are made during OTAs, but there was valuable insight about the pecking order throughout the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster.—
Tashan Reed,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
-
Already Creating Huge Hype Last season, Arch received some valuable playing time behind Quinn Ewers.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Costly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costly. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share