as in costly
commanding a large price
expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford
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Recent Examples of expensive
If the tariffs stick, that sub $30,000 vehicle will become measurably more expensive.
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Abigail Bassett, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
The corner unit was the most expensive condominium ever listed in Sacramento.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
When the team is on the road, Lewis has taken 50 swings a day off the club’s expensive Trajekt pitching machine, which mimics specific pitcher arm angles and deliveries.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
In a world of tariffs, the Chinese grocery store has gone from a space of security to one of low, simmering dread: the kind that comes from watching the small constants of your life get a little more expensive, a little more distant.
—Karen Yuan, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2025
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Abigail Bassett, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
The corner unit was the most expensive condominium ever listed in Sacramento.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
When the team is on the road, Lewis has taken 50 swings a day off the club’s expensive Trajekt pitching machine, which mimics specific pitcher arm angles and deliveries.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
In a world of tariffs, the Chinese grocery store has gone from a space of security to one of low, simmering dread: the kind that comes from watching the small constants of your life get a little more expensive, a little more distant.
—Karen Yuan, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensive
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For China, a sudden sell-off of U.S. Treasuries would also be extremely costly, increasing the value of its currency and, thus, the cost of Chinese exports even further.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The first season was incredibly costly for many of the families.—
Daniel Eduardo Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Years before, scientists funded by industry scouted the seabed there, discovering both valuable minerals and new forms of life.—
Christian Elliott,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Senior executives are now shouldering more direct reports, managing tasks once owned by middle managers, and losing valuable time for strategic thinking.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2025
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More premium design features, however, often mean a higher price.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Yacht Club offers exclusive amenities including private lounges, restaurants, a pool deck, butler service, and premium beverages.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This one gives a result in under three seconds, allowing the oven or grill door to be quickly closed again without much precious heat escaping.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Internet users have praised the precious bond between Storm and the unborn baby.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Here are the four most extravagant moments of Kravitz's Paris home that took our breath away.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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Elopement plans are upended, however, when Min’s grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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