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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Because kids don’t always need an expensive class or activity in order to learn valuable life skills.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
25 June 2025
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Conversely, the league’s second-most expensive team in terms of salary, Toronto FC ($34,146,193) is second-worst in the Eastern Conference and third-worst in the league in terms of points (just 13 in 17 games).—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Already Creating Huge Hype Last season, Arch received some valuable playing time behind Quinn Ewers.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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No final roster decisions are made during OTAs, but there was valuable insight about the pecking order throughout the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster.—
Tashan Reed,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Without needing to rely on costly long-range missiles, Israeli jets can now fly directly over Iranian targets, drop cheaper precision bombs, and strike with greater frequency.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
17 June 2025
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As cyber threats become more sophisticated, AI offers a flexible, scalable solution for safeguarding business-critical data and reduces the risk of costly breaches. 4.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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The premium format now commands a record 5.3% share of the Chinese box office, signaling unprecedented audience appetite for the Imax experience.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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At the semiannual industry-leading Chicago Collective trade show on Aug. 2 to 5, the Italian Trade Agency will showcase its curation of premium menswear fashion and men’s accessories brands.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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Fears over the economic impact of crushing trade tariffs, a worsening geopolitical landscape, and US dollar weakness have all fuelled the precious metal’s price ascension.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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This rare, precious silence was part of what drew Jonathan Grenier and James May, the founders of Ungava Polar Eco-Tours, to set up the company’s outdoor adventure base camp here.—
Chloe Berge,
Outside Online,
17 June 2025
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“Ultraexpensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultraexpensive. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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