as in costly
commanding a large price
expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford
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Recent Examples of expensive
Today’s popular tablescape often resembles an expensive country retreat, with an emphasis on rustic materials like stoneware and hand-turned wood.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
This is an expensive and time-consuming process, with many potential points of failure.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Eventually, higher fertilizer prices are likely to make food more expensive and less abundant as farmers skimp on it and get lower yields.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Summer travel will be more expensive and some airlines could go out of business as the war in Iran continues to drive oil prices up.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
This is an expensive and time-consuming process, with many potential points of failure.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Eventually, higher fertilizer prices are likely to make food more expensive and less abundant as farmers skimp on it and get lower yields.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Summer travel will be more expensive and some airlines could go out of business as the war in Iran continues to drive oil prices up.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensive
Adjective
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While effective, these systems are often heavy, costly, and consume significant power, limiting the drone’s flight time and maneuverability.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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However, many Latin American economies have become deeply integrated with China’s, meaning any pivot away could be costly and take years.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Saturn reaches from there to sextile Pluto in your valuable 2nd house, which may narrow your focus toward material resources.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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With clients and readers of his books vastly ranging in demographic, Rojeck is hopeful that anyone, anywhere can gain valuable financial literacy from his teachings.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And drivers should avoid hard acceleration and braking whenever possible, and skip premium gas if their cars allow it, the magazine said.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Kino Lorber’s MHz Choice is regular buyer of premium non-English-language drama.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some fees may be charged by third-party custodians or depositories that administer precious metals IRAs.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Try not to handle it too much with your bare hands, as the oils contained in your skin can degrade precious samples contained within the ancient meteorite, which dates back to the formation of the solar system.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Located above the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in New Orleans Square, 21 Royal Street was used variously over the years as an exhibit and gallery space and since 2017 has been the location of an extravagant private dining experience.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 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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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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