as in expensive
commanding a large price
ultraexpensive medical equipment that only the largest hospitals can afford
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Recent Examples of ultraexpensive
Today’s ultraexpensive drugs include not just new medications, like Mavenclad, the multiple sclerosis drug that Ms. Crawford needs, but also older medications that drug companies have hiked the prices of in the last few decades.
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Francesca Paris, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2023
Francesca Paris, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultraexpensive
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Topical daytime shows are expensive to make and do not have the online shelf-life of big-ticket dramas and documentaries, meaning they are being scaled back as media companies switch strategy.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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Would most people be willing to buy an expensive BTF Edition graphics card that can't be installed on anything but another BTF board later on?—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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This program has successfully reduced youth unemployment and offered valuable work experience.—
Tio Hardiman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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According to publicly available documents and news reports, Combs’ most valuable personal possession is likely his 17,000 square foot, 10-bedroom mansion in the tony Holmby Hills section of Los Angeles.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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However, the plan does not address several costly tax cuts proposed by President Trump in his 2024 campaign, including tax-free tips, overtime, and Social Security benefits.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Not a lot went right in the Twins’ first 22 games, a run that was marked by costly errors — many by their pitchers — and an offense that had yet to hit its stride.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
11 May 2025
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The sleek design of July models come in more than white (there is light blue, rose, and also a premium plywood finish).—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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Obsessed with languages, the actor has already starred as the lead in Turkish, Italian, and English series, the latter thanks to El Turco and, now, the premium international show Sandokan.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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This year, make the brilliant switch to floral jewelry including timeless investments in a variety of precious metals and stones that deliver just the right botanical punch without overwhelming your look.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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For weekend warriors Weekend warriors only get a few precious days in the woods, so a tent that sets up quickly without much effort is a must.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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“Ultraexpensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultraexpensive. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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