CUT-PRICE Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

cut-price

adjective

ˈkət-ˈprīs

Definition of cut-price

chiefly British

as in cheap

costing little a cut-price purse that looked like a much more expensive brand

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Recent Examples of cut-price The changes could therefore affect the options of those planning their vacations, especially those who have come to rely on Spirit's cut-price fares. — Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025 In one sign that Tesla appears to be losing ground to cut-price Chinese brands, sales at China's SAIC zoomed up 54% in April, according to the ACEA figures. — CBS News, 27 May 2025

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Adjective

Brands like Slate and Ford are betting cheaper, smaller electric trucks can attract buyers priced out of larger pickups.

— Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Beyond removing the psychological and practical barrier of injections, oral formulations are not reliant on syringes or refrigeration and are cheaper to manufacture.

— Perdita Nouril, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheap

Adjective

The approach allows the Chinese Navy to expand its fleet quickly while continuing to use a ship design that is already established, relatively inexpensive, and easier to produce and maintain, reports the Global Times (GT).

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
There’s no guarantee that someone else properly cleaned the piece, and the risk of an infection is greater than the reward of inexpensive undies.

— Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of inexpensive

Adjective

Price cuts and pricey brands Companies known for affordable luxury including Tapestry, Estee Lauder and Birkenstock reported strong results on demand for apparel, bags, and fragrances priced well above $100.

— Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Summary The market for affordable vehicles is shrinking dramatically.

— Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of affordable

Adjective

And there is a reasonable likelihood that two of them will end up playing each other on Arthur Ashe either for history, or for the chance to make it, which will lead to unforeseen levels of patriotic tension.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
City officials say this boosts transparency, sets reasonable expectations and may deter people from repeatedly issuing the same complaint.

— Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of reasonable

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