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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
Knock-on effects For fans, there are obvious downsides to this new form of pricey, slow ticketing.
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Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 28 May 2026
Those with advanced technology and features are pricey.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Those pricier mortgage rates, at least, cut the rapid appreciation seen during the pandemic era’s cheap-money days.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The entry-level Razr struggles to match the visual beauty of its pricier sibling.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
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Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 28 May 2026
Those with advanced technology and features are pricey.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Those pricier mortgage rates, at least, cut the rapid appreciation seen during the pandemic era’s cheap-money days.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The entry-level Razr struggles to match the visual beauty of its pricier sibling.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
Adjective
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Airfare has gotten more expensive and Potter expects prices are going to stay higher for the immediate future.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Building more starter homes may be harder, since the financial incentives are to build more expensive homes.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The most valuable goods sit at the center of the bazaar, with prices becoming more accessible toward the outer edges.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Several of Mourinho’s calls from his first spell are still remembered fondly — from his commitment to Angel Di Maria to short-term solutions such as Emmanuel Adebayor, whose half-season loan spell from Manchester City proved highly valuable during a crucial stretch of 2010-11.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Since entering the race, Raman has criticized Bass’ Inside Safe homelessness initiative as too costly, while arguing Los Angeles needs more aggressive structural reforms to address housing affordability, homelessness and city services.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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The Sacramento Fire Department has already piloted some alternative response strategies, but officials said expanding those programs citywide could be costly.—
Reeti Malhotra
May 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pricey. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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