as in expensive
commanding a large price
a specialty store selling high-ticket goods to a well-heeled clientele
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Recent Examples of high-ticket
Sure, some high-ticket items may have gone back to their original prices, but there are still plenty of products on sale that are still worth adding to your cart.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
This is especially true in B2B and high-ticket transactions where trust takes time.
—Gabriel Shaoolian, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Fill your banner with generic corporate speak and watch high-ticket buyers scroll past.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Dressers can be a high-ticket item, something that—especially when built well—can start in the $500 price range and quickly rise into the thousands.
—Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Having a few high-ticket clients isn’t a problem if those clients are under contract, have long-term relationships, or the revenue is reliable.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
At present, their high-ticket homes include a two-story apartment in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood, a penthouse overlooking Bondi Beach in Sydney and a waterfront home in the Hamptons.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 30 May 2025
China’s Commerce Ministry is gathering a list of items that might be exempt from the high-ticket tariffs and is asking corporations to share their own requests, Reuters reported Friday, citing a person with knowledge of that outreach.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2025
Memorabilia from Cheers were not the only high-ticket items up for sale.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 9 May 2025
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
This is especially true in B2B and high-ticket transactions where trust takes time.
—Gabriel Shaoolian, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Fill your banner with generic corporate speak and watch high-ticket buyers scroll past.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Dressers can be a high-ticket item, something that—especially when built well—can start in the $500 price range and quickly rise into the thousands.
—Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Having a few high-ticket clients isn’t a problem if those clients are under contract, have long-term relationships, or the revenue is reliable.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
At present, their high-ticket homes include a two-story apartment in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood, a penthouse overlooking Bondi Beach in Sydney and a waterfront home in the Hamptons.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 30 May 2025
China’s Commerce Ministry is gathering a list of items that might be exempt from the high-ticket tariffs and is asking corporations to share their own requests, Reuters reported Friday, citing a person with knowledge of that outreach.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2025
Memorabilia from Cheers were not the only high-ticket items up for sale.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 9 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-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
Adjective
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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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“High-ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-ticket. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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