as in costly
commanding a large price
expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford
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Recent Examples of expensive
Best Wayfair Presidents’ Day Furniture Sales Furniture can be an expensive upgrade, so take advantage of Wayfair’s discounts on storage pieces, beds, and seating this Presidents’ Day.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Attorneys are expensive, while Lake County taxpayers paid for what many saw as a case of prosecutorial overreach.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
With supply stretched, these resources become more precious, and more expensive, for other businesses in the areas surrounding data center construction, according to Fordham University economics professor Marc Conte.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Idaho’s highest court settled an expensive debate over who should pay for growth in Southwest Boise, and the decision has implications well beyond the Barber Valley.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Attorneys are expensive, while Lake County taxpayers paid for what many saw as a case of prosecutorial overreach.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
With supply stretched, these resources become more precious, and more expensive, for other businesses in the areas surrounding data center construction, according to Fordham University economics professor Marc Conte.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Idaho’s highest court settled an expensive debate over who should pay for growth in Southwest Boise, and the decision has implications well beyond the Barber Valley.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensive
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Waymo’s reliance on people for simple tasks underscores how even the most advanced autonomous technologies still require costly human intervention for some basic operations.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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For simpler situations, such as setting up a basic payment plan, working directly with the IRS or a local tax professional may be less costly.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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In a crisis moment, one line of thinking goes, would Wasserman let a contingent of music agents and clients walk in order to save what may be a more valuable line of his business, the sports division?—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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In reality, the technology is a toolkit that enables geologists to draw on data, models, and geophysics to generate valuable insights at various stages of a mining project.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Margin is also expected to improve in the premium global air freight segment, which focuses on high-value, time-sensitive cargo.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Zayn Malik's tooth fairy is paying premium prices.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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The Willcox Southern hospitality extends to your precious animals at The Willcox.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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The campaign nods to archival Loro Piana communication from the 1990s and to campaigns dedicated to the precious dark Merino Pecora Nera wool, to its signature White Sole shoe, and to the Loro Piana Record Bale Award.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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For the 2026 reimagining, Fennell worked with costume designer Jacqueline Durran to create dozens of costumes (Cathy alone, played by Margot Robbie, had 50) that were heavily inspired by the extravagant, unselfconscious and campy outfits of the mid-century.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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One-upmanship, extravagant architectural plans, and a comparatively short construction schedule result in big bills, which are often not reflected in the original bids.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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