as in costly
commanding a large price
expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford
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Recent Examples of expensive
Especially now, with everything being expensive, brands may be even more motivated to use food as a prop in their imagery.
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Samsung giving away one of its most expensive wearables, with its flagship smartphone, also marks the beginning of more serious discounts in the coming months.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
But the Chinese yuan would need to take an enormous hit even to partially offset three-digit tariffs, and that would make imports enormously expensive in China and encourage a massive outflow of capital as ordinary Chinese search for ways to convert their yuan into dollars or euros.
—Bob Davis, Time, 12 Apr. 2025
What’s more, infant and toddler care may be more expensive than college.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
Samsung giving away one of its most expensive wearables, with its flagship smartphone, also marks the beginning of more serious discounts in the coming months.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
But the Chinese yuan would need to take an enormous hit even to partially offset three-digit tariffs, and that would make imports enormously expensive in China and encourage a massive outflow of capital as ordinary Chinese search for ways to convert their yuan into dollars or euros.
—Bob Davis, Time, 12 Apr. 2025
What’s more, infant and toddler care may be more expensive than college.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for expensive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensive
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For China, a sudden sell-off of U.S. Treasuries would also be extremely costly, increasing the value of its currency and, thus, the cost of Chinese exports even further.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The first season was incredibly costly for many of the families.—
Daniel Eduardo Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Years before, scientists funded by industry scouted the seabed there, discovering both valuable minerals and new forms of life.—
Christian Elliott,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Senior executives are now shouldering more direct reports, managing tasks once owned by middle managers, and losing valuable time for strategic thinking.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2025
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More premium design features, however, often mean a higher price.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Yacht Club offers exclusive amenities including private lounges, restaurants, a pool deck, butler service, and premium beverages.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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This one gives a result in under three seconds, allowing the oven or grill door to be quickly closed again without much precious heat escaping.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Internet users have praised the precious bond between Storm and the unborn baby.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Here are the four most extravagant moments of Kravitz's Paris home that took our breath away.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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Elopement plans are upended, however, when Min’s grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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