as in costly
commanding a large price
expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford
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Recent Examples of expensive
During Trump’s first term, his January 2018 levies on foreign washing machines didn’t yield more expensive appliances until April that year.
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Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Michigan’s no-fault car insurance laws and a high percentage of uninsured drivers make car insurance in this state expensive.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 19 May 2025
Any remotely realistic plan for a crewed Mars mission would be far more expensive than MSR, for one thing.
—Leonard David, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
And finally, these systems can be expensive, both to purchase upfront and to maintain with specialized technical expertise and custom parts.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 May 2025
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Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Michigan’s no-fault car insurance laws and a high percentage of uninsured drivers make car insurance in this state expensive.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 19 May 2025
Any remotely realistic plan for a crewed Mars mission would be far more expensive than MSR, for one thing.
—Leonard David, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
And finally, these systems can be expensive, both to purchase upfront and to maintain with specialized technical expertise and custom parts.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensive
Adjective
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However, the plan does not address several costly tax cuts proposed by President Trump in his 2024 campaign, including tax-free tips, overtime, and Social Security benefits.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Not a lot went right in the Twins’ first 22 games, a run that was marked by costly errors — many by their pitchers — and an offense that had yet to hit its stride.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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This program has successfully reduced youth unemployment and offered valuable work experience.—
Tio Hardiman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Time is our most valuable resource, yet many professionals still struggle to manage it effectively.—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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The sleek design of July models come in more than white (there is light blue, rose, and also a premium plywood finish).—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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Obsessed with languages, the actor has already starred as the lead in Turkish, Italian, and English series, the latter thanks to El Turco and, now, the premium international show Sandokan.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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This year, make the brilliant switch to floral jewelry including timeless investments in a variety of precious metals and stones that deliver just the right botanical punch without overwhelming your look.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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For weekend warriors Weekend warriors only get a few precious days in the woods, so a tent that sets up quickly without much effort is a must.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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On Tuesday, May 13, Trump's visit included a coffee ceremony, participation in a Saudi-U.S investment forum, a visit to a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an extravagant state dinner.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The family has plowed some of their wealth into an extravagant fleet of roughly a dozen Airbus and Boeing airliners converted into luxurious rides for a small number of passengers, as well as smaller business jets from Bombardier and Dassault.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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