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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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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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But maybe the big winners were simply the most expensive films?—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
21 Mar. 2025
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The most expensive trim, the Sapphire ($250,000), is not eligible for the discount.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The research suggests that situational awareness may emerge naturally as AI systems become more powerful and economically valuable.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Neither of those wideouts are superstars, but either would provide a valuable veteran presence.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Instead of continuing in a competitive segment of the market with low margins, Apple has decided to pull up the drawbridge and underline the idea that all of its products are premium.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Other strong performers were the patchwork vest and bell bottoms, indicating a demand for premium denim designs that merge tradition with modern sophistication, Wheeler said.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pricey. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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