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Recent Examples of pricey There’s not always a need to go with the newest, priciest thing on the beauty aisle. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 James topping the list by a significant margin when the likes of Mickey Mantle and Michael Jordan have long been seen as the kings of the sports card world may raise some eyebrows, but his priciest card to date does include Jordan on it. Larry Holder, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Despite their reputation for pricey repairs and questionable value, some operations are doubling down on the customer experience to compete with independent shops such as Jiffy Lube, Meineke, and even Walmart. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 These inexpensive solutions can make a big difference in kitchens, bathrooms, closets and home offices, where clutter builds fastest and pricier organizing systems from specialty stores can run into the hundreds of dollars. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pricey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
Adjective
  • That matters because finding and developing domestic sources of critical minerals can be expensive, time-consuming, and uncertain.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Diesel, a crucial fuel for the world economy, is 48% more expensive than this time last year.
    Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Beyond sitting on some of the most valuable land in South Florida, Indian Creek Country Club is also among the region’s most exclusive clubs.
    Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
  • This eco-friendly alternative avoids chemical separation and repurposes aviation and industrial scrap into valuable materials for thermal insulation, acoustic absorption, and marine oil spill cleanup.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Innovation rates are often 70% higher with inclusive design and helps ease costly turnover ranging from 50% to twice an employee’s annual salary.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Fields completed 9 of 12 passes for 64 yards while also taking a costly 20-yard sack on a third-and-goal from the Bucs’ 7.
    Jesse Newell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pricey. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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