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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
Albeit pricey, this packable dry steamer produces a finer vapor that is also highly antimicrobial.
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
But in congested areas, Starlink can charge a one-time demand surcharge of $500 to $1,500, while limiting new customers to the pricier $120 Residential Max plan.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
If 2017, while running for re-election, the Crumbie report says then-Mayor Stewart joined the pricey Hartford Club and billed the recurring expense to the city.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Adding a new step to your routine doesn’t need to be pricey, though — SheGlam’s face primer selection includes options that hydrate, color-correct, and minimize pores starting at $8.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
But in congested areas, Starlink can charge a one-time demand surcharge of $500 to $1,500, while limiting new customers to the pricier $120 Residential Max plan.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
If 2017, while running for re-election, the Crumbie report says then-Mayor Stewart joined the pricey Hartford Club and billed the recurring expense to the city.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Adding a new step to your routine doesn’t need to be pricey, though — SheGlam’s face primer selection includes options that hydrate, color-correct, and minimize pores starting at $8.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
Adjective
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These systems are far more expensive than housing and supportive services.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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But there were still valuable belongings at their home, and his family was concerned burglars might try to ignore the hazardous chemicals in the air and take advantage of the situation.—
Eric Licas,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Not because the work is less valuable, but because the learning that used to come with it now has to be created intentionally.—
Daniel Gumucio,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Legal Advice Alone May Not Be Enough One of the costliest mistakes in high-stakes dispute resolution is relying on legal advice without business advice.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Certain areas in South Florida have a history of break-ins at storage units, resulting in costly thefts and vandalism.—
Kody Boye,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pricey. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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