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
This is considered controversial because these tests can give false positives, causing anxiety, and sometimes leading to unnecessary (costly and invasive) procedures.
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Ronnie Koenig, SELF, 9 Oct. 2025
Fashion exhibitions are quite costly.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Fan blades are traditionally cast from titanium — a more than 50 percent heavier material and up to 10 times costlier than aluminum — or made from advanced composites, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
The fire was anticipated to be among the costliest wildfires in the history of the United States, a climate expert predicted.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
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Ronnie Koenig, SELF, 9 Oct. 2025
Fashion exhibitions are quite costly.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Fan blades are traditionally cast from titanium — a more than 50 percent heavier material and up to 10 times costlier than aluminum — or made from advanced composites, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
The fire was anticipated to be among the costliest wildfires in the history of the United States, a climate expert predicted.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for costly
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
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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
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“Costly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costly. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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