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
Adjective
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These systems are far more expensive than housing and supportive services.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The systems, recurring revenue, customer relationships and operational structure inside your business are usually far more valuable than the furniture or laptops sitting in the office.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The most valuable logo locations were the right pant leg, which is usually featured in the photo of the finish, at roughly $229,000, followed by the left pant leg at $154,000 and the ball cap worn during the interview at $135,000.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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According to company materials, many firms still rely heavily on manual processes and legacy tools, leaving room for costly miscommunication and delays.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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In a move all too familiar to amateur golfers, the South African golfer was late to his tee time but, rather than being given a slight telling off, Higgo had to accept a costly punishment.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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That’s premium football nerd content.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The most modest of the ultra-premium, made-to-order units start at around $34,900.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The price of the precious metal has skyrocketed—briefly surpassing a record five thousand dollars an ounce earlier this spring—and, as Jennifer Wilson reports from the American West for this week’s special issue, this has led to a boom in prospecting not seen since the days of the forty-niners.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Rihanna's sentimental piece, of course, will never go out of style; those meaningful moments will only be more precious as time goes on!—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
11 May 2026
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“Ultraexpensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultraexpensive. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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