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as in expensive
commanding a large price
a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing
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Recent Examples of pricey
While the Hobbs deal seems pricey, the devil is always in the details.
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Rob Reischel, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Acousticians often use a hand clap as a cheap substitute for pricey equipment to make acoustic measurements in architecture.
—Ars Technica, 12 Mar. 2025
As evidence, Kreiz and his team point to the performance of Mattel Creations, the company’s pricey line of collectible dolls and toys aimed at high-end buyers with adult-sized bank accounts.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
Depending on your preferences and dedication to the art, the supplies used for magazine collaging can range from simple and affordable to complex and pricey.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
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Rob Reischel, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Acousticians often use a hand clap as a cheap substitute for pricey equipment to make acoustic measurements in architecture.
—Ars Technica, 12 Mar. 2025
As evidence, Kreiz and his team point to the performance of Mattel Creations, the company’s pricey line of collectible dolls and toys aimed at high-end buyers with adult-sized bank accounts.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
Depending on your preferences and dedication to the art, the supplies used for magazine collaging can range from simple and affordable to complex and pricey.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pricey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
Adjective
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The cheapest adult season ticket at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium costs £856, with the most expensive costing £2,367.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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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
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
Adjective
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Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
23 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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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pricey. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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