as in costly
commanding a large price
expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford
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Recent Examples of expensive
Deferred maintenance — already a $3.5 billion backlog — will only grow more expensive.
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Paul Steely White, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
Since relocation would be an expensive proposition during tight budgetary times, Schlageter suggested that public airing of the odor surrounding the bathrooms might be the best way to stop it.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Falling gas prices helped keep overall inflation tame in July; however, a broader array of products got even more expensive last month, showing that President Donald Trump’s expansive tariffs are being passed along to consumers.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Considering the price per dollar of sales or profit, ARM stock appears expensive in comparison to the broader market.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Paul Steely White, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
Since relocation would be an expensive proposition during tight budgetary times, Schlageter suggested that public airing of the odor surrounding the bathrooms might be the best way to stop it.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Falling gas prices helped keep overall inflation tame in July; however, a broader array of products got even more expensive last month, showing that President Donald Trump’s expansive tariffs are being passed along to consumers.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Considering the price per dollar of sales or profit, ARM stock appears expensive in comparison to the broader market.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensive
Adjective
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Despite strong performances from key players like Phil Foden and Erling Haaland, City's push for a fourth straight league crown was derailed by a few costly draws late in the campaign.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Plastics Technology Readiness Matrix Preserving Social License to Operate As global awareness of environmental justice rises, companies that proactively address community siting, health impacts, and international waste flows will preserve operating licenses and avoid costly litigation.—
Trond Arne Undheim,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Some worry about the spread of avian flu, others are concerned that the birds will eat too much of their valuable crops.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
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The sale broke multiple records to land a spot just under Judy Garland's Ruby Red Slippers from 1939's The Wizard Oz — which sold on Dec. 7, 2024, in Dallas for a whopping $32.5 million — as the second most valuable fashion item ever sold.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Interest in men’s linen pants and pinstripe pants echoed this demand for premium casual wear.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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And that’s going to define not just premium services, but the entire workforce moving forward.—
Erik Jost,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Because pilots have become such a precious resource, integral to defending the infantry, Ukraine is working to relocate as many of them as possible away from the frontlines to integrated remote operations.—
ERIC SCHMIDT,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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These precious spaces, from Niagara Falls to Harlem’s Riverbank State Park — connect communities, foster environmental justice, and ensure equal access to nature for all — regardless of ZIP code or income.—
Paul Steely White,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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It is woven not from extravagant ingredients or ornate presentations, but from resourcefulness, memory, and above all, love.—
Sami Tamimi
August 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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According to Denver District Attorney, John Walsh $1.3 million of 300 investors’ money went to fund the pastor’s and his wife's extravagant lifestyle which included a home renovation, luxury handbags, cosmetic dentistry and a Range Rover.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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