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 announcement of a staggering 50% levy on those imports has stoked fear that big-ticket purchases from cars to washing machines to houses could see major price increases.
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Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 31 May 2025
The raucous event includes musical performances, skits and an auction for big-ticket items.
Tickets, starting at $75, are available at bigslickkc.org or T-MobileCenter.com.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Prada is the latest major group to make a big-ticket investment on New Bond Street.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
The Hurricanes also don’t have many big-ticket items coming up after next season.
—Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 31 May 2025
The raucous event includes musical performances, skits and an auction for big-ticket items.
Tickets, starting at $75, are available at bigslickkc.org or T-MobileCenter.com.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Prada is the latest major group to make a big-ticket investment on New Bond Street.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
The Hurricanes also don’t have many big-ticket items coming up after next season.
—Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for big-ticket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-ticket
Adjective
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And now, despite not having a significant air force, Ukraine has succeeded in destroying at least a dozen expensive and hard to replace strategic bombers deep inside Russia.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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But advocates argue that paying for college now is also complicated and expensive, and discourages many Americans from going.—
Jon Marcus,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Dairy farming is the second-most valuable component of Connecticut’s agricultural sector, according to the state’s Department of Agriculture.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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While automation and machine learning are reshaping industries, the most valuable skills in today’s job market are innately human.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Try to process what is happening to avoid costly mistakes.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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In education, students with secure housing often have better attendance, higher test scores and are less likely to require costly interventions.—
Seth Gellis,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Companies that prepare thoughtfully and execute with discipline may be more likely to secure premium takeouts or go public on strong terms—with either outcome reinforcing their long-term value.—
Ankit Aggarwal,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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By Boom’s own estimates, the Overture would burn two to three times more fuel per premium seat — first or business class — than a subsonic plane, such as the Airbus A350 or Boeing 787, on an intercontinental flight.—
Edward Russell,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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“Big-ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-ticket. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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