as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
the cost of our stay was so exorbitant you would have thought that we had bought the hotel and not just spent a few nights there
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Recent Examples of exorbitant
As mentioned in the intro, there are many other bottles of 10-year-old bourbon to try, ranging from must-buy bargains to exorbitant splurges.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
While the guests and hosts of this wedding drew plenty of criticism for their use of private planes and shows of exorbitant wealth, many social media users were focused on the color of Jenner's ensemble.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 June 2025
Fortunately, the exorbitant demand surcharge has only been appearing in select areas of the Pacific Northwest.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 June 2025
Although New York was able to score seemingly at will, their defense was also giving up an exorbitant amount of points, and this level of defense is not tenable for an entire series.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
While the guests and hosts of this wedding drew plenty of criticism for their use of private planes and shows of exorbitant wealth, many social media users were focused on the color of Jenner's ensemble.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 June 2025
Fortunately, the exorbitant demand surcharge has only been appearing in select areas of the Pacific Northwest.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 June 2025
Although New York was able to score seemingly at will, their defense was also giving up an exorbitant amount of points, and this level of defense is not tenable for an entire series.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exorbitant
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez took to X on Saturday to say his office was closely monitoring the situation and advised use excessive caution in the affected areas.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Protecting Financial Privacy: The Act ensures that digital financial systems do not compromise individual freedoms or privacy due to excessive government oversight. — Yahoo! Finance and Investopedia contributed to this report.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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This surge in extreme heat drives up energy demand and poses serious health risks to vulnerable populations.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The Phoenix Police Department revised its policy in February 2025 to consider extreme heat when detaining people.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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However, Trump has imposed steep new taxes on imports of Canadian steel, aluminum and autos, and Carney's team has focused on trying to get those eliminated or reduced.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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But Trump has resisted backing a bipartisan U.S. bill to impose steep sanctions on Russia, instead giving Russia 50 days to accept a peace deal or face sanctions on its energy exports.—
Michelle L. Price,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Breaking up the wearying journey, devotees gather for outbreaks of extravagant revelry – ground-shaking music and dancing fueled by devotion, ganja and alcohol, as befits in their eyes Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and renewal, to whom the festival is dedicated.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Trump and his allies have seized on the project as evidence of wasteful spending by alleging the Fed’s building revamp of including extravagant rooftop gardens, VIP elevators, and high-end dining rooms—claims Powell and the Fed have strongly denied.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
23 July 2025
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Amanda learned in like 10 seconds, which is insane.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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The emu egg—a two pound, eight-inch ovoid with a sultry teal shell gently speckled in pale green—seemed like just the right absurdist final flourish for an already insane endeavor.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Exorbitant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exorbitant. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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