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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
Best Wayfair Outlet Quilt Deals Linen bedding is notoriously pricey, which makes this outlet deal extra appealing.
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Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
This tropical mini dress has the cheerful, vacation-ready energy of pricier resort brands without the sticker shock.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Some were blamed for pricey budgets or declining viewership.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 June 2026
The units would not be income-restricted, but most would be priced, at least initially, for households earning between 60% and 70% of area median income, with 27 pricier units targeted to households earning 100% AMI.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
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Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
This tropical mini dress has the cheerful, vacation-ready energy of pricier resort brands without the sticker shock.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Some were blamed for pricey budgets or declining viewership.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 June 2026
The units would not be income-restricted, but most would be priced, at least initially, for households earning between 60% and 70% of area median income, with 27 pricier units targeted to households earning 100% AMI.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
Adjective
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With earnings now in the background, analysts have been warning that the tech companies benefiting from interest in artificial intelligence may have become too expensive.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
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These goods and services are getting more expensive due to spillover from massive tech company investments in artificial intelligence.—
Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
6 June 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
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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 10 Jun. 2026.
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