as in costly
commanding a large price
expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford
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Recent Examples of expensive
Littell, 29, is the only player who looks to be relatively expensive, projected by mlbtraderumors.com to make $4.8 million.
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Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
While some basic tools for managing digital accounts after death are free, more advanced services can be expensive.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
Dell So, does that mean the Alienware Aurora, the smaller and less expensive desktop that Dell is more likely to sell in volume, will get the ATX treatment, too?
—Sean Hollister, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
But doing so has proven to be more difficult, and far more expensive, than originally envisioned.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
While some basic tools for managing digital accounts after death are free, more advanced services can be expensive.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
Dell So, does that mean the Alienware Aurora, the smaller and less expensive desktop that Dell is more likely to sell in volume, will get the ATX treatment, too?
—Sean Hollister, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
But doing so has proven to be more difficult, and far more expensive, than originally envisioned.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for expensive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensive
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The Palisades and Eaton fires have burned more than 12,000 structures and are expected to be the most costly fires in American history, with estimates ranging from $50 billion to $150 billion.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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With thousands of structures damaged or destroyed, experts say the toll could reach more than $150 billion, making these fires among the costliest natural disasters in American history.ABC News, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Her work is both a bold act of advocacy and a call to action, addressing the systemic disparities in whose stories get told and whose lives are deemed valuable.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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Across these diverse career pathways, students are gaining valuable skills, credentials, and real-world experience that will set them up for long-term success.Vicki Phillips, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Technics has redesigned the concept of active speakers from top to bottom and come up with a premium product that is exceptional.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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As for other differences between the plans, Entertainment includes more than 75 channels, the ability to stream on unlimited devices in your home, unlimited cloud DVR storage, and a special offer on premium channels.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, streaming companies that got spooked by a moment of softening demand have now lost precious ground in a rapidly consolidating industry.Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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This week, the 83-year-old mogul shared a precious photo of her and horse Bond on Instagram, where she can be seen bundled up against the frigid New York weather in a puffer coat and a clever winter accessory that Oprah Winfrey also approves of: a collar scarf.Clara McMahon, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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The gang leader wasn't greedy with his newfound riches, though, instead showering family and close friends with extravagant gifts.Matt Cabral, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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As for the gifts, though in this case extravagant, aren’t those part of a writer’s life as well?Han Ong, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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