as in expensive
commanding a large price
with the tough economy, fewer people are likely to be making big-ticket purchases
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Recent Examples of big-ticket
The Chinese tariffs are expected to have a bigger impact on companies that sell mid-priced toys, in the $25 to $100 range, rather than those that sell big-ticket items like the Nintendo Switch 2, or those that sell items that are priced under $10.
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Joan Verdon, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Small details like a touchpad and a physical rapid-trigger switch, paired with big-ticket items like an 8,000-Hz polling rate and one of the better customization software available, make this keyboard both intuitive for daily use and powerful for high-speed gaming.
—Henri Robbins, Wired News, 17 July 2025
There are still deep discounts in each one, spanning big-ticket purchases like mattresses and vacuums to decor including candle warmers and glassware.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
Other Prime Day big-ticket deals worth checking out Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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Joan Verdon, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Small details like a touchpad and a physical rapid-trigger switch, paired with big-ticket items like an 8,000-Hz polling rate and one of the better customization software available, make this keyboard both intuitive for daily use and powerful for high-speed gaming.
—Henri Robbins, Wired News, 17 July 2025
There are still deep discounts in each one, spanning big-ticket purchases like mattresses and vacuums to decor including candle warmers and glassware.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
Other Prime Day big-ticket deals worth checking out Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-ticket
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In the wake of the record-breaking wildfires in Los Angeles in January—some of the most expensive and destructive blazes in history—one of the first things California governor Gavin Newsom did was to sign an executive order suspending environmental rules around rebuilding.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
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But training those drivers is expensive, Merrifield said, so colleges can’t necessarily afford to enroll more students.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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In addition, the Dodgers would land Castro, a valuable utilityman who can play all over the field and protect them against future injuries.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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The White Sox caught lightning in a bottle with Houser, 32, who used an opt-out clause in his minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers in the middle of May, then signed a one-year, $1.35 million contract with the rebuilding club that turned Garrett Crochet and Erick Fedde into valuable trade chips.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Opting into a federal voucher program that is costly and ineffective would be irresponsible for our state and our students.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Georgia farmers are facing a costly and growing threat from an unexpected source − wild pigs.—
Vanessa Countryman,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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With his background in premium denim and hands-on knowledge of vertical manufacturing, De Vita ensures that every fabric coming out of Advance Sico reflects the highest standards of quality, traceability and innovation.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
23 July 2025
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Consumer Behavior Shifts: The convenience economy is driving demand for on-demand services, with consumers increasingly willing to pay premium prices for immediate, high-quality service delivery.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Big-ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-ticket. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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