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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As for the least expensive month, September tends to be the cheapest time to visit, along with August.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Traditional humanoid robots depend heavily on data collected by human operators, which is slow and expensive.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Pisol Butter Dish This butter dish has proven to be one of my most valuable fridge accessories yet.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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There’s nothing a crisp white button-up can’t do ( wear it as a beach cover-up, office blouse, cozy layer, or casual throw-on)—making this buy extra valuable at 57 percent off.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Kunz says surrounding structures like ceilings, floors, and walls can all need costly repairs once all is said and done.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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These water issues suggest potentially costly problems with the foundation, mold, or drainage system.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Heritage, like most conservatives and antiabortion groups, remained unequivocally in support of keeping Hyde Amendment language in any legislation that Congress pushes forward to extend the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits this month.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Jan. 2026
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The least expensive triggers can last up to 6 months, while premium controllers can last 1-2 years.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And, using a tablet will save your phone’s precious battery life for landing.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Three interior pockets keep everything organized, while the tote’s zip closure ensures your precious cargo stays secure.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Ultraexpensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultraexpensive. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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