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
State of play: More than 500 bills have been introduced at the state Capitol, and several big-ticket, controversial measures are still in play.
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Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
Home Depot ‘s price target was reduced at Piper Sandler on the belief that a drop in the sentiment of high-income earners appears to be impacting big-ticket spending on remodeling projects.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
But Foreman was most prominently known for his big-ticket matches against fellow legendary boxers Muhammed Ali and Joe Frazier.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
Greene also said guidance will be paramount, with the retailer needing to show an improvement in big-ticket purchases.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for big-ticket
Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
Home Depot ‘s price target was reduced at Piper Sandler on the belief that a drop in the sentiment of high-income earners appears to be impacting big-ticket spending on remodeling projects.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
But Foreman was most prominently known for his big-ticket matches against fellow legendary boxers Muhammed Ali and Joe Frazier.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
Greene also said guidance will be paramount, with the retailer needing to show an improvement in big-ticket purchases.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-ticket
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California has the most expensive gas for a gallon of regular, with a statewide average cost of $4.647, nearly 50% higher than the national average.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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Small companies like the ones at Space RCO's pitch lack the national, or even global, footprint to execute the military's most expensive programs.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Mar. 2025
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These shoes are so highly coveted and valuable that Sotheby’s hosted an auction to sell them.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Unbeknownst to them, one friend intends to rob the place, seeking a valuable antique.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Ariane 6 and Vega C are costly, lack a path to reusability, and aren't geared to match SpaceX's blistering launch cadence.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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The department is designed to ensure equitable access to quality education nationwide and enforces protections for students with disabilities, Its dismantling could be more costly for Trump-voting states than blue states, Axios' April Rubin has reported.—
Axios,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
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Constantin’s high-stakes bet could be a make-or-break test of the global appeal of premium European fantasy.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Big-ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-ticket. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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