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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
There are pricier options, of course, such as the HTC Vive Pro 2 or the eye-wateringly expensive Apple Vision Pro headset, available for a cool $3,500, which come with better visuals and more advanced features.
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Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
While pricey, the Premier Passes offer the most flexibility and allow the kind of spontaneity that makes a Disney trip fun.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Intended to offer consumers the chance to spread out costs with little or no interest, BNPL can make purchases—especially pricey ones—easier to manage.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Kidmi Women's Clogs These suede clogs are the affordable answer to the popular, pricier Birkenstock Boston clogs, which cost up to three times more.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
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Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
While pricey, the Premier Passes offer the most flexibility and allow the kind of spontaneity that makes a Disney trip fun.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Intended to offer consumers the chance to spread out costs with little or no interest, BNPL can make purchases—especially pricey ones—easier to manage.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Kidmi Women's Clogs These suede clogs are the affordable answer to the popular, pricier Birkenstock Boston clogs, which cost up to three times more.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
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Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow’s e-mail newsletter turned e-commerce platform, monetized an all-natural life style, promoting raw-goat-milk cleanses and expensive organic cosmetics.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Drone dilemma The US excels at building large, expensive weaponry, but most American soldiers lack the know-how for fighting with unmanned systems.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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For communication purposes, phones can be valuable tools for students during the school day, according to Toch.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Our expert take The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is an excellent business card with useful benefits, valuable rewards and a generous welcome bonus.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chinese automaker Changan is set to expand its premium new energy vehicle portfolio with the upcoming launch of the Deepal S07, a mid-size SUV scheduled to debut on September 17.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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And while not directly comparable to those ultra-premium experiences, the Siena Express offers travelers an authentic taste of vintage train life without the astronomical price tag.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pricey. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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