How to Use a pretty penny in a Sentence

a pretty penny

noun

• The shirt, like a Rolls, will cost you a pretty penny: $150.
  — Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2023
• Since the name still carries weight, the smokers cost a pretty penny.
  — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 21 Apr. 2023
• 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
• 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
• These babies cost a pretty penny, but there’s a good reason.
  — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 27 June 2023
• 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
• 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
• There’s also no disputing that they’re known to cost a pretty penny.
  — Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 21 Mar. 2024
• And that’s a shame because a quality air fryer can cost a pretty penny.
  — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2023
• Noting: This single-use sheet mask costs a pretty penny.
  — Lacey Muinos, Health, 13 Feb. 2023
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• In addition to losing an item close to her heart, Barlow also lost a pretty penny.
  — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2024
• 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
• Your World New York Edition was going to cost collectors a pretty penny.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2023
• 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
• Gone are the days when a quality shampoo or conditioner would cost you a pretty penny.
  — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 30 June 2023
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Some dedicated fans have paid a pretty penny for tickets.
  — Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 21 July 2023
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• The model is exceedingly rare and routinely fetches a pretty penny on the secondary market.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2023

Last Updated: 3 Sep 2024