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also pricy
as in expensive
commanding a large price
a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing
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Read the report: Millions flow to wealthy families, pricey private schools under Florida’s supercharged voucher program
School-by-school data is not yet available for the current, 2024-25 school year, but Step Up provided a state level overview of this year’s numbers.
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Annie Martin, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2025
Potential buyers are still facing a pricey and lean market.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
No | Waterproof: Yes Le Wand Dive Submersible Massager
Pros
Designed for underwater play
Flexible neck
Travel lock
Cons
Larger and heavier than other options on this list
Pretty pricey
Love a good solo session in the bathtub or shower?
—Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025
Moreover, many of the original apps, like Tinder and Hinge, are set up in a way that doesn’t necessarily promote users getting off the platform — think pricey monthly memberships and advertisements that benefit from long-term users.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
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Annie Martin, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2025
Potential buyers are still facing a pricey and lean market.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
No | Waterproof: Yes Le Wand Dive Submersible Massager
Pros
Designed for underwater play
Flexible neck
Travel lock
Cons
Larger and heavier than other options on this list
Pretty pricey
Love a good solo session in the bathtub or shower?
—Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025
Moreover, many of the original apps, like Tinder and Hinge, are set up in a way that doesn’t necessarily promote users getting off the platform — think pricey monthly memberships and advertisements that benefit from long-term users.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
Adjective
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However, gas prices are now more expensive than when gas was $3.127 per gallon a month ago.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Feb. 2025
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To put that in perspective, his house would be more expensive than the biggest contract the White Sox have ever given out.—
Jon Greenberg,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Archeologists also found valuable information beneath the Great Wall itself—two residences from the Zhou Dynasty at the northern excavation area.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
20 Feb. 2025
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These are valuable diplomatic offers given for free.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Invest in one year of premium journalism, member-only events and more for just $49.99.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
17 Feb. 2025
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Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pricey. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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