as in costly
commanding a large price
expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford
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Recent Examples of expensive
Some issues are cosmetic, but others point to deeper, far more expensive problems.
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Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
The country’s prosperity masks a condition of perpetual labor simply to sustain family and keep pace with one of the world’s most expensive cities.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Finding a date can be expensive, too Twenty20 The cost of dating itself is only part of the story.
—Charlotte Morabito, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
However, these systems are expensive and require more maintenance than traditional vacuums.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
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Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
The country’s prosperity masks a condition of perpetual labor simply to sustain family and keep pace with one of the world’s most expensive cities.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Finding a date can be expensive, too Twenty20 The cost of dating itself is only part of the story.
—Charlotte Morabito, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
However, these systems are expensive and require more maintenance than traditional vacuums.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensive
Adjective
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Flights canceled, costlier airplane tickets and baggage fees.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Heavy encrustations of golden mussels have blocked pipes in municipal and industrial water intakes, which has necessitated costly biofouling removal.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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In other security news, OpenAI is ditching passwords in favor of hardware security keys, which is a welcome change considering how valuable ChatGPT accounts can be, especially for those willing to shell out money for pro-level accounts.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
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The non-profit, Kids First Chicago, told CBS News Chicago that parents also expressed concern over the loss of valuable learning time.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Our expert take The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a premium credit card with a myriad of benefits and a lower annual fee than other high-end cards with similar features.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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That’s the case where the 49ers are concerned and their spotty record under coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch in identifying premium talent in the first two rounds.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Russia has been grabbing Mali’s precious minerals, including gold, in return for promising to protect the country against the rebels.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Embrace Timeworn Imperfections Nothing is too precious for daily use in a French home.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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Derby fashion became even bigger, more extravagant, and brighter.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Figures move across these planes in extravagant silhouette, heads tilted just so, fingers stiffly splayed and elbows akimbo.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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