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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 Gym People Women’s Joggers 31% OFF Workout gear can get pricey, but there’s no need to spend a fortune.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
The heavier the tax burden gets, the more the tax base erodes, and the less money becomes available for pricey programs.
—Luka Ladan, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
Pricing on TVs this large can get quite pricey (well above $2,000 for higher-end models).
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 3 July 2025
Just be aware, this Texas gem can be a bit pricey, so a plan for your dates and a sense of your budget can save you from any awkward bill-splitting moments.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for pricey
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
The heavier the tax burden gets, the more the tax base erodes, and the less money becomes available for pricey programs.
—Luka Ladan, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
Pricing on TVs this large can get quite pricey (well above $2,000 for higher-end models).
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 3 July 2025
Just be aware, this Texas gem can be a bit pricey, so a plan for your dates and a sense of your budget can save you from any awkward bill-splitting moments.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for pricey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
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But training those drivers is expensive, Merrifield said, so colleges can’t necessarily afford to enroll more students.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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In the wake of the record-breaking wildfires in Los Angeles in January—some of the most expensive and destructive blazes in history—one of the first things California governor Gavin Newsom did was to sign an executive order suspending environmental rules around rebuilding.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Support data is a direct line to understanding adoption barriers—and a source of valuable product strategy input. 5.—
Dan Teixeira,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The most valuable asset of the company is our people.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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Consumer Behavior Shifts: The convenience economy is driving demand for on-demand services, with consumers increasingly willing to pay premium prices for immediate, high-quality service delivery.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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With his background in premium denim and hands-on knowledge of vertical manufacturing, De Vita ensures that every fabric coming out of Advance Sico reflects the highest standards of quality, traceability and innovation.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
23 July 2025
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pricey. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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