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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
But in-office treatments can be pricey, ranging anywhere from $150 to $300 per session.
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
Teams apparently have blanched at the prospect of taking back the lengthy, pricey contract of former All-Star Suns guard Bradley Beal, now a reserve.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
If confirmed, Kennedy will likely oppose GLP-1 coverage expansion, given his vocal criticism of the pricey weight loss drugs.
—Bertha Coombs, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Axios reports that a dozen large eggs in the Southeast and South Central region of the U.S. could be as pricey as $7.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
Teams apparently have blanched at the prospect of taking back the lengthy, pricey contract of former All-Star Suns guard Bradley Beal, now a reserve.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
If confirmed, Kennedy will likely oppose GLP-1 coverage expansion, given his vocal criticism of the pricey weight loss drugs.
—Bertha Coombs, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Axios reports that a dozen large eggs in the Southeast and South Central region of the U.S. could be as pricey as $7.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for pricey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
Adjective
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The most expensive car sold on BaT last year was a 2022 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport that went for $4.1 million.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Aluminum is generally more recyclable, and less expensive than plastic.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen was the most valuable player.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Owens remains one of the most valuable and beloved WWE Superstars on the roster.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 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 21 Feb. 2025.
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