as in costly
commanding a large price
expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford
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Recent Examples of expensive
There can also be a price barrier with dry-powder inhalers, since many of the versions that use HFAs are generic and less expensive.
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Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Naples and Palm Beach County are among the most expensive areas.
—Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
But many medications would still be prohibitively expensive.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
The next two most expensive states were California, with an annual cost with Social Security benefits of $54,579, and Massachusetts, with an annual cost with Social Security benefits of $47,876.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
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Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Naples and Palm Beach County are among the most expensive areas.
—Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
But many medications would still be prohibitively expensive.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
The next two most expensive states were California, with an annual cost with Social Security benefits of $54,579, and Massachusetts, with an annual cost with Social Security benefits of $47,876.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensive
Adjective
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The verdict is still out as to whether September’s pullback in cattle futures is a temporary pause in an ongoing climb higher or the first sign of lasting relief in a costly beef cycle.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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But its stock’s advance has lagged that of rival GM as costly recalls to fix quality defects have detracted from Farley’s strategic refocusing and efforts to improve profit margins.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Undoubtedly, there are players with potential and talent at Tuchel’s disposal, but very little valuable experience in a position that requires more maturity and discipline.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The aftermath of that tragedy taught him a valuable life lesson about how the chaos of the world could affect the global financial sector.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Launched in 2021 as Geely Group’s premium new energy vehicle brand, Zeekr has quickly made its mark in the competitive EV market by offering six distinct models that combine cutting-edge technology with modern design.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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As a heritage brand with deep roots—founded in 1853 in what is now Manhattan’s Nolita neighborhood—the brand has innovated from horsehair and straw beds to even more premium natural materials like cotton batting.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And trust—the most precious resource in any health crisis—will continue to erode.—
Dr. Nikki Romanik,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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There was precious little executive-level experience either.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Huppert delivers a commanding performance as Marianne Farrère, a wealthy heiress whose extravagant gifts to a much younger artist ignite public outrage.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Okane is desperate at the prospect of losing both her true love and her one defender, and her desperation gives rise to extravagant and harrowing drama.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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