as in costly
commanding a large price
expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford
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Recent Examples of expensive
In these countries, access to expensive cancer medicines may be delayed in order to regulate cost-effectiveness while at the same time allowing private sources to take up the slack.
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2025
In 2024, 24 percent of the nation's entire homeless population was in California—one of the most expensive housing markets in the country.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
If healthy people opt out, the insurance pool is left with those who cost insurance companies more — people who can't go without health insurance because of chronic conditions or expensive medications.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 18 July 2025
His wealth powers a growing portfolio that, in addition to some of the country’s most expensive real estate, includes museum-caliber art, a 308-foot Viva superyacht previously owned by UFC co-founder Frank Fertitta, and a pair of private jets: a Bombardier Global Express and a Global 6000.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2025
In 2024, 24 percent of the nation's entire homeless population was in California—one of the most expensive housing markets in the country.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
If healthy people opt out, the insurance pool is left with those who cost insurance companies more — people who can't go without health insurance because of chronic conditions or expensive medications.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 18 July 2025
His wealth powers a growing portfolio that, in addition to some of the country’s most expensive real estate, includes museum-caliber art, a 308-foot Viva superyacht previously owned by UFC co-founder Frank Fertitta, and a pair of private jets: a Bombardier Global Express and a Global 6000.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensive
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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Solar and wind power, once costly alternatives to electricity generated by burning coal or gas, are now roughly 40 to 50 percent cheaper than fossil fuels, the report found.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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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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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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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
Adjective
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While the currency value falls, the prices of gold, silver and other precious metals tend to rise.—
Prasanna Kumar,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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That means no more lining up early for the flight in the hopes of snagging a precious aisle seat.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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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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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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