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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
Best Wayfair Outlet Quilt Deals Linen bedding is notoriously pricey, which makes this outlet deal extra appealing.
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Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
This tropical mini dress has the cheerful, vacation-ready energy of pricier resort brands without the sticker shock.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Some were blamed for pricey budgets or declining viewership.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 June 2026
The units would not be income-restricted, but most would be priced, at least initially, for households earning between 60% and 70% of area median income, with 27 pricier units targeted to households earning 100% AMI.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
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Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
This tropical mini dress has the cheerful, vacation-ready energy of pricier resort brands without the sticker shock.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Some were blamed for pricey budgets or declining viewership.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 June 2026
The units would not be income-restricted, but most would be priced, at least initially, for households earning between 60% and 70% of area median income, with 27 pricier units targeted to households earning 100% AMI.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
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With earnings now in the background, analysts have been warning that the tech companies benefiting from interest in artificial intelligence may have become too expensive.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
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These goods and services are getting more expensive due to spillover from massive tech company investments in artificial intelligence.—
Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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The company has ballooned into one of the most valuable private companies on the planet, reaching a valuation of $850 billion earlier this year.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Powered entirely by sunlight, the system simultaneously transforms carbon dioxide into a valuable chemical while converting biomass waste into the essential building blocks for sustainable plastics.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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And this isn’t just a problem for homeowners – costly insurance also affects renters and affordable housing providers, as landlords pass on costs to tenants, defer maintenance, postpone new building or face financial distress.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Taking the time to understand the details now can help prevent costly surprises if your central air conditioning system needs repairs or replacement later.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pricey. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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