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 are also cases where companies have prosecuted farmers who unknowingly find GM plants in their fields, and who then became the target of expensive lawsuits.
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Anthony Pahnke, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
But the parks remain expensive as visitors continue to struggle with the high cost of living, and D’Amaro has worked to promote cost transparency and package affordability in recent years.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Brother keeps trying to push for more expensive places that are beyond our budget, divide bills in really bizarre unequal ways that are obviously flawed, and seems resistant to coming up with rules around cleaning or chores.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
Iran's response would not defeat a superior military force head-on, but would make operating in the Gulf painful and expensive.
—Imtiaz Tyab, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Pahnke, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
But the parks remain expensive as visitors continue to struggle with the high cost of living, and D’Amaro has worked to promote cost transparency and package affordability in recent years.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Brother keeps trying to push for more expensive places that are beyond our budget, divide bills in really bizarre unequal ways that are obviously flawed, and seems resistant to coming up with rules around cleaning or chores.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
Iran's response would not defeat a superior military force head-on, but would make operating in the Gulf painful and expensive.
—Imtiaz Tyab, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensive
Adjective
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And don’t forget wildfires that are worsened by heat and drought, so recent extremes should include 2025’s Palisades and Eaton wildfires, which were the costliest weather disaster in the United States last year, said Climate Central meteorologist and economist Adam Smith.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Such terms are not unusual and can help insurance companies weather costly disasters.—
Scott Pham,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While rainfall runs off quickly and can more readily evaporate from soil, snowpack serves as a valuable and lasting source of moisture and accounts for a majority of water supplies across the region, as much as 80 percent in some areas.—
Mira Rojanasakul,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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This pattern encodes valuable information.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There is a strong focus on premium proteins and various food stations.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The appetite for premium series with a strong authorial voice and international scope is real and growing.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There are precious few roads, and nothing is impervious to the whims of weather.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2026
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Having access to knowledge and being able to collectively reflect are rights too precious to surrender to those who prefer us ignorant.—
Megan Thiele Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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There is no shortage of extravagant beachfront villas in the Caribbean, but this one distinguishes itself by combining the best of neo-classical design with a touch of whimsy.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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Cuarón clearly understood that the more extravagant choices can only function in the periphery of a sturdy emotional anchor, an actor with the gravitas to communicate the exasperation that Liborio feels in a reality that overwhelms him.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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