How to Use a pretty penny in a Sentence
a pretty penny
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The shirt, like a Rolls, will cost you a pretty penny: $150.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2023
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Since the name still carries weight, the smokers cost a pretty penny.
—Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 21 Apr. 2023
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At this point a lot of hotels are sold out and the ones that aren’t are charging a pretty penny at this point.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2024
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Eventually the station had to come down in the name of progress, but Pitcher made a pretty penny on the deal.
—Gregg Doyel indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 15 June 2023
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These babies cost a pretty penny, but there’s a good reason.
—Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 27 June 2023
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There are loads of rods on the market specifically for muskie fishing, and some of them will cost you a pretty penny.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 25 Apr. 2023
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While most of these perks cost a pretty penny, sprucing up your smile with the best whitening strips and pens is an easy way to gain A-list confidence.
—Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2023
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There’s also no disputing that they’re known to cost a pretty penny.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 21 Mar. 2024
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And that’s a shame because a quality air fryer can cost a pretty penny.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2023
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Noting: This single-use sheet mask costs a pretty penny.
—Lacey Muinos, Health, 13 Feb. 2023
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Cost: As with any age range, toys for 5-year-olds can range from inexpensive to costing a pretty penny.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 8 Nov. 2023
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Soulja Boy’s assault case will cost him a pretty penny — and a luxury car ... or three.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2023
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Unlike a lot of athletic wear, the $28 flouncy and breathable skort won't set you back a pretty penny.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2023
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Believe it or not, the Lego sets and figurines collecting dust in your childhood bedroom could fetch a pretty penny.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
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In addition to losing an item close to her heart, Barlow also lost a pretty penny.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2024
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Weddings are marketed as being the happiest day of your life, and for some, that can mean spending a pretty penny.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2023
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Your World New York Edition was going to cost collectors a pretty penny.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2023
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This wealth of data can be used to improve their own business, or even sold to other advertisers to make a pretty penny.
—Whizy Kim, Vox, 9 June 2024
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Gone are the days when a quality shampoo or conditioner would cost you a pretty penny.
—Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 30 June 2023
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While inflation has started to cool down some this year, simply existing still seems to cost a pretty penny.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2023
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That money, like the art, went to the foundation, which by Gamage’s reckoning was still holding a collection worth a pretty penny.
—Graham Bowley, New York Times, 3 May 2024
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And while Misen doesn’t seem to have the clout that those brands do, Misen produces pans that achieve that same level of quality without costing customers a pretty penny.
—Micki Wagner, Saveur, 21 Feb. 2024
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Amazon Smart Thermostat $80 $56 Amazon Amazon's smart thermostat might just save you a pretty penny in the long run.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Oct. 2023
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From a pretty penny loafer to a sturdy lugsole, their combination of both elegance and edge have become the go-to choice for our favorite style arbiters.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
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Some dedicated fans have paid a pretty penny for tickets.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 21 July 2023
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Many attractions are completely free to visit Staying and eating in Washington, D.C. can cost a pretty penny, but there are a few ways to save money while in town.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
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Although layoffs cost Google a pretty penny, so did the real estate cutbacks due to said layoffs (including in locations like the pricey Bay Area).
—Amrita Khalid, The Verge, 30 Jan. 2024
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Over the course of her almost two-decade-long career, Taylor has accomplished so many amazing feats, from breaking music records to starring in films — and earned a pretty penny while doing it.
—Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 14 Feb. 2023
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Love and divorce cost a pretty penny — and the latter appears to be right around the corner for Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, who insiders say have put their $60 million marital mansion on the market.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 8 June 2024
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The model is exceedingly rare and routinely fetches a pretty penny on the secondary market.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2023
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