as in expensive
commanding a large price
running is one sport that does not require a lot of costly equipment
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Recent Examples of costly
Parking decks are even costlier.
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Beth Livesay,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
But as mayor, Mamdani has flip-flopped on the issue, now arguing the increasingly costly voucher program is not financially feasible given the city’s dire financial situation.
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Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
This means the El Niño will increase the risks of costly extreme weather events such as tornadoes, winter storms and back-to-back rainstorms that lead to flooding and landslides.
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Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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Beth Livesay,
AJC.com,
26 June 2026
But as mayor, Mamdani has flip-flopped on the issue, now arguing the increasingly costly voucher program is not financially feasible given the city’s dire financial situation.
—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
This means the El Niño will increase the risks of costly extreme weather events such as tornadoes, winter storms and back-to-back rainstorms that lead to flooding and landslides.
—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for costly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for costly
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Made of quality vegan leather, the brand’s pieces feature expensive-looking designs at surprisingly affordable prices.
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High yields also hurt prices for investments, particularly those seen as the most expensive.
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Officials advised people to try conserving as much power as possible when the service was on, use surge protectors for valuable electronics, prepare emergency kits in the event of a fire and keep their refrigerators or freezers closed.
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The authors note apoB is particularly valuable for patients with high triglycerides, insulin resistance or lower LDL-C levels, where traditional cholesterol numbers can be misleading.
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“Costly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costly. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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