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
In fairness, Grier and McDaniel haven’t wasted much money on big-ticket washouts.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
Lowe’s also is facing challenges in the home improvement market due to higher mortgage rates, higher home prices and cautious do-it-yourself spending, particularly on big-ticket projects.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
Finally, the United States should reject Taiwanese requests for big-ticket items such as aircraft and warships that would be easy targets for Chinese missiles and would be unlikely to withstand an initial Chinese attack.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
The loss of so much federal money, if it were eventually held back, could fundamentally threaten a project that is already struggling with inadequate funding, potentially delaying the installation of electrical systems and the purchasing of trains — both essential big-ticket items.
—Ralph Vartabedian, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
Lowe’s also is facing challenges in the home improvement market due to higher mortgage rates, higher home prices and cautious do-it-yourself spending, particularly on big-ticket projects.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
Finally, the United States should reject Taiwanese requests for big-ticket items such as aircraft and warships that would be easy targets for Chinese missiles and would be unlikely to withstand an initial Chinese attack.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
The loss of so much federal money, if it were eventually held back, could fundamentally threaten a project that is already struggling with inadequate funding, potentially delaying the installation of electrical systems and the purchasing of trains — both essential big-ticket items.
—Ralph Vartabedian, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-ticket
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Castillo would be expensive, in terms of money and the trade package, but his presence on the mound would be well worth it.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Renovations to make a home wheelchair-accessible or safe for someone with a visual impairment can be expensive.—
Andrew Lingelbach,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Criminal marketplaces on the dark web, only accessible by way of a special web browser and often by invite only depending on the forum concerned, are selling full access to small businesses for $600, and access to insanely valuable healthcare data for $1,000 a pop.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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There are dozens of territories around the world that fit a similar profile to Greenland’s: sparsely populated, likely to become more habitable in the coming decades or home to valuable resources, and possessing weak, ambiguous, or transitional sovereignty.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The new year began with critically dry and hot conditions alongside fierce Santa Ana winds that fueled one of the costliest firestorms in modern history.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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Generally speaking, the ultimate goal in both was to drag the Mountain West into lengthy, costly court proceedings and cut a deal for less than the contracts require.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Demonstrated value: The premium price point was suddenly justified by superior preparation.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Big-ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-ticket. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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