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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
Alternatives to taking the train to the matches at MetLife Stadium will be almost as pricey.
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ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The development also solves the problem of most modern catalysts, which are pricey.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Still, a United purchase of American would unleash strong opposition from state attorneys general who would fear that their residents would suffer shrunken schedules and pricier tickets.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Their pricey homegrown core — Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs — combined to go 13-of-42 from the field and an ugly 1-of-13 from deep.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The development also solves the problem of most modern catalysts, which are pricey.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Still, a United purchase of American would unleash strong opposition from state attorneys general who would fear that their residents would suffer shrunken schedules and pricier tickets.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Their pricey homegrown core — Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs — combined to go 13-of-42 from the field and an ugly 1-of-13 from deep.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pricey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
Adjective
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As bat populations have collapsed, farmers have turned to more expensive and less effective alternatives like pesticides.—
Leah Campbell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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The village at the top consists of two restaurants (the more expensive one has a view of a steep canyon and the blue Rio Grande below) and a smattering of houses.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Police said the man would buy Lego sets, remove valuable pieces — including collectible miniature figures — and return the boxes to different stores for refunds.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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Experts gain valuable insights into how animal brains acquire new skills and master intricate sounds by studying vocal learning.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Aaron Boone’s move proved costly for the Yankees, who avoided a two-game skid with the series-opening win against the Royals.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The grocery chain decided to settle to avoid a long and costly litigation process.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pricey. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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