as in costly
commanding a large price
expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford
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Recent Examples of expensive
And even if more oil were withdrawn from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, refineries could still be working with more expensive supply for a bit.
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ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
There is only the slow, expensive work of starting over.
—Dave Doneson, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
The state ranks 19th least expensive.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 7 Mar. 2026
The best ones are too expensive for the Dolphins, probably don’t want to be part of a rebuild, and will probably have a minimal chance to shine because of Miami’s unsettled quarterback situation.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
There is only the slow, expensive work of starting over.
—Dave Doneson, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
The state ranks 19th least expensive.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 7 Mar. 2026
The best ones are too expensive for the Dolphins, probably don’t want to be part of a rebuild, and will probably have a minimal chance to shine because of Miami’s unsettled quarterback situation.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for expensive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensive
Adjective
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Walz unveiled the costly proposal, which would drastically shift oversight duties from counties across the state onto the Minnesota Department of Human Services, during a Tuesday press conference.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Experts say the unique geology of California’s fields, and the nature of its heavy crude, make new projects, and efforts to pump more oil out of existing ones, costlier and more energy-intensive than drilling in other parts of the country.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Another common issue is low liquidity, Um says, meaning some households have strong incomes and valuable assets, but relatively little cash available for unexpected emergencies.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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Invasive brushes kick out native grasses that make valuable forage for cattle.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Already home to a large number of multinational headquarters and premium retail destinations, the district is expanding its focus beyond retail toward innovation spanning beauty, health, technology and fashion.—
Johannes Neubacher,
Footwear News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Panthers have made up ground with their roster by targeting top-tier talent at non-premium positions in free agency.—
Mike Kaye
March 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jean is an enthralling account of an artist learning to be less precious about linear healing and emotions that don’t lend themselves to that process.—
Larisha Paul,
VIBE.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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However, gold may not necessarily fit the needs of every individual who wants to buy precious metals.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Unlike Jekyll and Sea Islands—with their extravagant homes, ritzy resorts, and golf courses—the true luxury of LSSI is the unfettered nature.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The gift bag—which is actually a small suitcase—includes everything from extravagant vacations to home renovations to tasty snacks.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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