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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Meanwhile, families with resources opt out —moving to more expensive neighborhoods, hiring tutors, or paying private tuition that now rivals college costs.—
Jacquelyn Martell,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
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An additional option if only replacing one tire, especially with very expensive tires, is to have the new replacement shaved down to match the tread depth of the other tires.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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Clymer said his most valuable advice for a prospective SAR team member is to be curious and open to learning new skills.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside,
27 Feb. 2026
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Now, more than ever, the Japanese giant is expanding the footprint of its valuable intellectual property (IP) across movies to merchandise and theme parks, betting on nostalgia and new gamers, to drive sales of its flagship Switch 2 console and key games.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Heat led for a total of only 38 seconds and trailed by as many as 16 points on the way to a costly seven-point loss to the 76ers on Thursday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The agreement would also require the company to replace a grinder pump that repeatedly malfunctioned and discharged large pieces of debris into the city’s sewer system, requiring costly repairs.—
Matthew Kelly
February 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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Superior rooms are furnished in cherry wood, while premium rooms swap in lighter sycamore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Crosby is a premium player at a premium position on a contract the Pats can afford.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The precious metal set dozens of new all-time highs over the course of 2025 alone, effectively averaging nearly one record per week.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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With ETFs, investors can gain exposure to the precious metal without owning physical gold.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Ultraexpensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultraexpensive. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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