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
At first glance, BNPL’s popularity suggests consumers are strapped for cash, unable to cover big-ticket experiences upfront.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article A new report on the escalating global trade war and how consumers could get caught in the crosshairs paints a sobering picture of higher prices and consumers becoming hesitant about making big-ticket purchases, uncertain where the country’s import tariff policies are headed.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
That fear has sent many Americans rushing to buy big-ticket items, such as cars and electronics, as consumer sentiment has dropped to record lows.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
However, its quarterly profit fell below Wall Street estimates as higher borrowing costs kept some buyers from making big-ticket purchases.
—Nathan Gomes, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article A new report on the escalating global trade war and how consumers could get caught in the crosshairs paints a sobering picture of higher prices and consumers becoming hesitant about making big-ticket purchases, uncertain where the country’s import tariff policies are headed.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
That fear has sent many Americans rushing to buy big-ticket items, such as cars and electronics, as consumer sentiment has dropped to record lows.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
However, its quarterly profit fell below Wall Street estimates as higher borrowing costs kept some buyers from making big-ticket purchases.
—Nathan Gomes, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for big-ticket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-ticket
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Critics dismissed it as expensive and unnecessary, arguing that students could read a guide or browse online forums for free.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Mandatory spending—like those entitlement programs—is much more expensive than discretionary spending.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Years before, scientists funded by industry scouted the seabed there, discovering both valuable minerals and new forms of life.—
Christian Elliott,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Senior executives are now shouldering more direct reports, managing tasks once owned by middle managers, and losing valuable time for strategic thinking.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2025
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For China, a sudden sell-off of U.S. Treasuries would also be extremely costly, increasing the value of its currency and, thus, the cost of Chinese exports even further.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The first season was incredibly costly for many of the families.—
Daniel Eduardo Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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More premium design features, however, often mean a higher price.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Big-ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-ticket. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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