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Recent Examples of pricey While seasonality and supply and demand affect a destination’s value—cherry blossom season in Japan will always be pricey—shoulder season can deliver some deals. Adam Wisniewski, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025 Relatively affordable parts of the Midwest and the South saw the highest Gen Z shares, while pricey coastal metros lagged behind. Sami Sparber, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025 Presumably, a portion of the tariffs is likely to be passed on to consumers, making these vehicles more pricey. Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025 Builder sentiment is dropping as everything from lumber to appliances is expected to grow pricier. Jasmine Cui, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pricey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
Adjective
  • Critics dismissed it as expensive and unnecessary, arguing that students could read a guide or browse online forums for free.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Mandatory spending—like those entitlement programs—is much more expensive than discretionary spending.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • For me, seeking out inspirational authors and motivational online creators has been a valuable way to navigate what works best at my own pace.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
  • The deal covers minerals, including rare earth elements, but also other valuable resources, including oil and natural gas, according to the text released by Ukraine's government.
    Alain Sherter, CBS News, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • Or at the very least, it would have been deemed a misuse of premium assets.
    Jeff Howe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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    Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025

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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pricey. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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