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also pricy
as in expensive
commanding a large price
a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing
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Recent Examples of pricey
Though cocoa futures plummeted 46% so far this year, customers are seeing the higher prices now because producers are making chocolate out of those pricey beans harvested in 2024, along with tariffs and inflation costs.
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
While pricey, Sheridan’s shows have also been very successful.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2025
Keeping up with the latest fashion trends can be a daunting and pricey process.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
California dominated the rankings with 73 ZIPs on the priciest list.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
While pricey, Sheridan’s shows have also been very successful.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2025
Keeping up with the latest fashion trends can be a daunting and pricey process.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
California dominated the rankings with 73 ZIPs on the priciest list.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
Adjective
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Zettel then decided renting a hotel room for the night would be too expensive and let her daughter sleep in her car instead.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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In the aftermath of the expensive blunder, Schwarzman was quickly pulled aside by an investor.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Even Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI—the world’s most valuable private company—recently echoed that sentiment after becoming a father.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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These were mysterious and valuable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Our expert take The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a premium credit card with a myriad of benefits and a lower annual fee than other high-end cards with similar features.—
Meghan Hunter,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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These models can command premium pricing, reduce churn, and reposition telecom brands from functional to aspirational.—
Astha Bhardwaj,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pricey. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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