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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For a ski station closer to Tokyo and less expensive than Niseko, try Nekoma Mountain in Fukushima province.—
Kristin Braswell,
AFAR Media,
7 Oct. 2025
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In typical hypercar fashion, the car just sat there in the parking lot looking pretty and expensive during the parade and didn't move.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Undoubtedly, there are players with potential and talent at Tuchel’s disposal, but very little valuable experience in a position that requires more maturity and discipline.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The aftermath of that tragedy taught him a valuable life lesson about how the chaos of the world could affect the global financial sector.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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The verdict is still out as to whether September’s pullback in cattle futures is a temporary pause in an ongoing climb higher or the first sign of lasting relief in a costly beef cycle.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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But its stock’s advance has lagged that of rival GM as costly recalls to fix quality defects have detracted from Farley’s strategic refocusing and efforts to improve profit margins.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Launched in 2021 as Geely Group’s premium new energy vehicle brand, Zeekr has quickly made its mark in the competitive EV market by offering six distinct models that combine cutting-edge technology with modern design.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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As a heritage brand with deep roots—founded in 1853 in what is now Manhattan’s Nolita neighborhood—the brand has innovated from horsehair and straw beds to even more premium natural materials like cotton batting.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
5 Oct. 2025
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And trust—the most precious resource in any health crisis—will continue to erode.—
Dr. Nikki Romanik,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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There was precious little executive-level experience either.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Ultraexpensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultraexpensive. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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