as in price
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
a weeklong cruise on the luxury liner sounded great, but the price tag was enough to make me choke
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Recent Examples of price tag
The blackout shade offers a custom look without the price tag—choose from four standard window sizes and an indoor or outdoor mount.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Peacock’s January 2024 playoff game — the first streaming exclusive postseason contest for the league — had a $110 million price tag.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
His $20 million price tag doesn’t match what the Phillies want on the books for 2026, and thus, his time in the city appears to be over.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Although the total price tag of the 15-year lease was more than $200 million, a number that looks large, the annual cost was reportedly lower than that of the agency’s former quarters.
—The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Peacock’s January 2024 playoff game — the first streaming exclusive postseason contest for the league — had a $110 million price tag.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
His $20 million price tag doesn’t match what the Phillies want on the books for 2026, and thus, his time in the city appears to be over.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Although the total price tag of the 15-year lease was more than $200 million, a number that looks large, the annual cost was reportedly lower than that of the agency’s former quarters.
—The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for price tag
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Davis said that many online commenters seemed to object both to tipping and service charges, even as restaurateurs struggle to raise menu prices to keep pace with the soaring costs of food and rent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The average sales price of a new electric car in the United States in January was $55,715, according to Kelley Blue Book.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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During warmer months, when the path is crowded with tourists in leisure mode, anyone who walks with a purpose should avoid the Bridge at all costs.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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For electricity, that means expanding dispatchable generation, especially natural gas, strengthening the grid, streamlining permitting, and ensuring reliability is prioritized over mandates that raise costs or weaken supply.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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To participate in the run, residents sign up in advance and pay a fee to assist with transportation and organization of stops on the run.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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All the winning whiskeys were determined by blind tasting, according to the World Whiskies Awards, although brands do have to pay a fee to enter their bottles.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Price tag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/price%20tag. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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