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
The storms have become increasingly more destructive and costly due to the effects of climate change.
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Leah Douglas, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Medicaid has become too big, costly and wasteful, said Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which wrote the Medicaid part of the GOP bill.
—Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
Higher prices for those who can least afford them, and more barriers for vulnerable Californians — especially veterans — already struggling to navigate a costly and complex legal landscape.
—Chris Czaplak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
In that case, Wells Fargo was fined $85 million for steering prime borrowers into costly subprime loans and falsifying income data on mortgage applications.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
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Leah Douglas, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Medicaid has become too big, costly and wasteful, said Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which wrote the Medicaid part of the GOP bill.
—Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
Higher prices for those who can least afford them, and more barriers for vulnerable Californians — especially veterans — already struggling to navigate a costly and complex legal landscape.
—Chris Czaplak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
In that case, Wells Fargo was fined $85 million for steering prime borrowers into costly subprime loans and falsifying income data on mortgage applications.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for costly
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But will Cabernet Franc ever replace the powerful and very lucrative hold that Cabernet Sauvignon has on Napa Valley, with some of the most expensive and collectible wines in America comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa?—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Back in December, the least expensive ticket for Saturday’s opening match featuring Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami was $349.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2025
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While automation and machine learning are reshaping industries, the most valuable skills in today’s job market are innately human.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Dairy farming is the second-most valuable component of Connecticut’s agricultural sector, according to the state’s Department of Agriculture.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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“Costly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costly. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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