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pricey

adjective

ˈprī-sē

variants also pricy

Definition of pricey

as in expensive

commanding a large price a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing

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Recent Examples of pricey At $38, this is a pricier brand of sunscreen; however, the smooth formula and lightweight feel justify the cost for many. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 But as crowds have increased, necessitating pricey parking and shuttle reservations, many people are looking elsewhere in Northern California to get their redwoods fix. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 Erewhon has also faced controversy for some of its priciest items, which have included a $19 strawberry from luxury Japanese fruit vendor Elly Amai that comes packaged individually, as well as $30 cocktail ice. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026 Amid a pricey market with valuations often detached from fundamentals, dividend investors are seeking value opportunities. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pricey

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While China has buffered itself from the broader supply shocks, more expensive fuel and commodities could weigh on consumer sentiment and disrupt manufacturing.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Earlier this year, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg broke the county’s record for most expensive home sale with the purchase of an Indian Creek Village waterfront mansion for $170 million.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of expensive

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This auction at Sotheby’s set a record for most valuable fossil ever sold.

— Kristi Curry Rogers, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
Grand Slam events have updated commercial regulations to more clearly distinguish athletic equipment from luxury marketing placements, reflecting how valuable athlete visibility has become for fashion brands.

— Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of valuable

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The Cole choice wasn’t the only one that burned the Yankees on Friday, as third base coach Luis Rojas’ decision to send Trent Grisham home on Ben Rice’s eighth-inning double off the right-center field wall resulted in a costly out.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026
These patients end up in costly urgent care centers and crowded emergency rooms which disrupt continuity of care.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026

Definition of costly

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