as in prices
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
a weeklong cruise on the luxury liner sounded great, but the price tag was enough to make me choke
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Recent Examples of price tags
From Gap to Zara to COS to Favorite Daughter, plenty of brands and retailers are offering polished takes on the wool-blend robe coat with price tags that won't eat up your holiday vacation fund.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
One where the entire community would gather to stare blankly at price tags, sit on bulky massage chairs, and sample glossy pieces of teriyaki chicken in a grand dining hall.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
While Meta's aggressive hiring strategy has caught headlines in recent months for their high price tags, other megacap tech companies have also been pouring billions into AI talent, as well as R&D and AI infrastructure.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
For years, automotive industry executives have calmly and patiently explained that as advances in battery technology occur, and as battery-electric vehicles become more prevalent, the cost of batteries will come down and the price tags of EVs will follow.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The traditional 4 Cs—carat, cut, color, and clarity—now come with price tags that can make even the most romantic gesture feel financially overwhelming.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
One where the entire community would gather to stare blankly at price tags, sit on bulky massage chairs, and sample glossy pieces of teriyaki chicken in a grand dining hall.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
While Meta's aggressive hiring strategy has caught headlines in recent months for their high price tags, other megacap tech companies have also been pouring billions into AI talent, as well as R&D and AI infrastructure.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
For years, automotive industry executives have calmly and patiently explained that as advances in battery technology occur, and as battery-electric vehicles become more prevalent, the cost of batteries will come down and the price tags of EVs will follow.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The traditional 4 Cs—carat, cut, color, and clarity—now come with price tags that can make even the most romantic gesture feel financially overwhelming.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for price tags
Noun
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This gives shoppers two full days to score the best discounts and wow-worthy low prices.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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New residential property prices fell year-on-year during August in 65 out of 70 cities surveyed by the NBS, data also showed.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But beef prices soared — up 24% over five years — as drought has thinned herds and production costs have soared.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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King would pay a fair wage — just under $11 an hour — and cover the costs of their housing and transportation to his farm.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some providers offer month-to-month plans and include equipment at no extra cost, while others have one-time or recurring fees.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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On Thursday, the City Council approved a temporary pause on permit fees for sidewalk cafes, street cafes and mini park spaces for dining establishments.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Price tags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/price%20tags. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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