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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
The full-size bottles can be a little pricey, but many liquor stores also sell half-size versions.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 June 2025
What’s extra nice about Camille, named for Phan’s eldest daughter, is that guests have options in the form of a traditional, nine-course chef’s counter meal ($195) or a more private and less pricey five-course dining room experience ($145).
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2025
President Donald Trump is celebrating his 79th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army with a pricey military parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, June 14.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 10 June 2025
It’s been hard to miss the military tanks rolling by on flatbed trucks around Eckington, Bloomingdale, and Shaw, heading past the city’s convention center to get in position for a pricey parade on Saturday ordered by President Donald Trump.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 11 June 2025
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 June 2025
What’s extra nice about Camille, named for Phan’s eldest daughter, is that guests have options in the form of a traditional, nine-course chef’s counter meal ($195) or a more private and less pricey five-course dining room experience ($145).
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2025
President Donald Trump is celebrating his 79th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army with a pricey military parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, June 14.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 10 June 2025
It’s been hard to miss the military tanks rolling by on flatbed trucks around Eckington, Bloomingdale, and Shaw, heading past the city’s convention center to get in position for a pricey parade on Saturday ordered by President Donald Trump.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
Adjective
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Because kids don’t always need an expensive class or activity in order to learn valuable life skills.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
25 June 2025
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The prices vary by area, but the general price range is between $24 and $45, with the Mariner's Boil being more expensive.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Interacting with other Substack writers can lead to valuable cross-promotion opportunities.—
Jane Hanson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Playing multiple sports has taught West valuable lessons for his hockey career.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The device can make up to 3.2 liters, which is about a gallon, of premium alkaline water every day.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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The film has a huge advantage in having a lock on Imax screens for three weeks, in addition to playing other premium large-format screens, including Dolby Cinema, for part of that time.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pricey. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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