as in expensive
commanding a large price
with the tough economy, fewer people are likely to be making big-ticket purchases
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Recent Examples of big-ticket
As for a big-ticket present, consider wrapping up these Beats headphones, which have comfortable ear cups and a 50-hour battery life.
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Sure, big-ticket holiday gifts are fun to receive: There’s nothing quite like ripping off the wrapping paper to unveil a brand-new video game console or a pair of noise-canceling headphones.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Shoppers lately are scoping out big-ticket items at four or five retailers before making a purchase, sometimes visiting physical stores before placing an order online, Jessica Moulton, a McKinsey senior partner, told CNBC on Monday.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Here’s a look at the big-ticket items from the more than two dozen tax laws that are expiring at the end of next year.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Sure, big-ticket holiday gifts are fun to receive: There’s nothing quite like ripping off the wrapping paper to unveil a brand-new video game console or a pair of noise-canceling headphones.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Shoppers lately are scoping out big-ticket items at four or five retailers before making a purchase, sometimes visiting physical stores before placing an order online, Jessica Moulton, a McKinsey senior partner, told CNBC on Monday.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Here’s a look at the big-ticket items from the more than two dozen tax laws that are expiring at the end of next year.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-ticket
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The cost was rumored to be around $1.5 billion, making Atlantis The Royal one of the most expensive hotels ever built.Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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For several reasons, peak electricity is more expensive for OUC to generate than off-peak electricity.Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
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That conversation was emblematic of Bonderman’s trust in people—and his understanding that relationships are far more valuable than transactions.Marc Stad, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
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The master plan recognizes that college degrees still provide a valuable path for financial stability.Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Rather than sticking with costly legacy IT infrastructure, teams can opt for innovation.Tal Dagan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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As a result, 24,000 machines were unceremoniously abandoned, leaving the individual retailers responsible for the costly removal process.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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These premium truffles are twice the size of your typical truffle.Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The New York Post says that, along with the suite, Soto will also have four premium seats for home games and security for him and his family both at home and on the road.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Big-ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-ticket. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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