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pricey

adjective

ˈprī-sē

variants also pricy

Definition of pricey

as in expensive

commanding a large price a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing

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Recent Examples of pricey Thanksgiving travel is pricey enough without spending extra just to hit a rewards threshold. — Dan Avery,lily Wolfson, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 The longer the group waits, the pricier advertising inventory becomes — and outside groups get less efficient spending rates than candidates. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Rex needed a wheelchair, but traditional models can be pricey. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Few people want to invest in pricier clothing, bespoke interior design services, or luxury furnishings without ever talking with a live person. — John Hall, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pricey

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Many tunnels are faster, safer and much more expensive for migrants who would otherwise face increasingly dangerous mountain and desert routes, experts said.

— Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
This device is undeniably the most capable iPhone ever, as well as the most expensive.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of expensive

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And in addition to uncovering valuable data on the business itself, the audit can look into how AI answer engines appear to respond to questions about a category, an industry and competitors.

— Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Sustained across multiple member states over time, these attitudes could erode the institutional architecture that makes the EU such a valuable partner.

— JONAS NAHM, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of valuable

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But drops, penalties and turnovers repeatedly stalled FIU’s momentum and ultimately proved too costly to overcome.

— Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026
Turning the park into an upscale golf course will mean costlier fees and a loss of public space, residents worry.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

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