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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
An insider told us that the reason why the Panthers bill was so expensive is that much of the pricey liquid was not imbibed but used to drench the crowd.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
That’s helped push up Hershey’s free cash flow (FCF), despite pricey cocoa:
That rise in FCF helped power a 32% boost to HSY’s dividend in 2024.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Jeff Bezos reportedly owns three pricey places on Indian Creek Island near Miami Beach, Florida.
—Jennifer Sangalang, USA Today, 1 July 2025
During peak months, staying at a premier safari lodge can get pricey.
—Cherri Briggs, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2025
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
That’s helped push up Hershey’s free cash flow (FCF), despite pricey cocoa:
That rise in FCF helped power a 32% boost to HSY’s dividend in 2024.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Jeff Bezos reportedly owns three pricey places on Indian Creek Island near Miami Beach, Florida.
—Jennifer Sangalang, USA Today, 1 July 2025
During peak months, staying at a premier safari lodge can get pricey.
—Cherri Briggs, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
Adjective
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Remember that sitting still isn’t the most expensive move.—
Chad Willardson,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Naples and Palm Beach County are among the most expensive areas.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 July 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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Mullins is 30 years old, and while playing a premium defensive position, Mullins' hitting is a nice bonus in acquiring the centerfielder.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pricey. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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