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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Russia has invested heavily in developing hypersonic missiles, storming ahead with its costly programs before hammering Ukraine with missiles like the Kinzhal and Tsirkon.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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Both problems made an appearance in Saturday night’s costly 121-115 overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Kaseya Center.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Despite their premium sound quality and fresh styling, the new Axion are the Campfire Audio’s most accessible pair of earphones yet.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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But wells and access to aquifer water are increasingly precious with population growth and rising demand for water.—
Kevin Spear,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Your energy is too precious to be spent on vibes that aren’t right.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The play is an extravagant metaphor for political discourse, disputes between nations, nationalist feelings and more.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2025
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Others lean into extravagant brunch dishes to nourish and impress, like Roasted Tomato Quiche or Stuffed Ham-And-Cheese Croissant Casserole.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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