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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But with the 10% tariffs as a baseline, Abbott says most British products imported to the U.S. are likely to get more expensive.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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Learning new digital skills doesn’t have to be expensive.—
Nono Bokete,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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For me, seeking out inspirational authors and motivational online creators has been a valuable way to navigate what works best at my own pace.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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The deal covers minerals, including rare earth elements, but also other valuable resources, including oil and natural gas, according to the text released by Ukraine's government.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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Why Has Back-Office Automation Been So Hard? Back-office functions like accounting, HR, sales ops, compliance and data management have historically been labor-intensive and error-prone, difficult to scale, costly to maintain and built on disconnected legacy systems.—
Sudhir Menon,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article 3 min A prank carried out by the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has proven to be a costly one.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Or at the very least, it would have been deemed a misuse of premium assets.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Rallying since November 2024, the precious metal peaked at just over $3,500 on April 22.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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When a curious 6-year-old met a playful dolphin, their precious connection created pure magic.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Ultraexpensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultraexpensive. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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