as in prices
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
a weeklong cruise on the luxury liner sounded great, but the price tag was enough to make me choke
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Recent Examples of price tags
Here, the median sale price of a home is about $137,000—one of the cheapest price tags in the country.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
From Gap to Zara to COS to Favorite Daughter, plenty of brands and retailers are offering polished takes on the wool-blend robe coat with price tags that won't eat up your holiday vacation fund.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
One where the entire community would gather to stare blankly at price tags, sit on bulky massage chairs, and sample glossy pieces of teriyaki chicken in a grand dining hall.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
While Meta's aggressive hiring strategy has caught headlines in recent months for their high price tags, other megacap tech companies have also been pouring billions into AI talent, as well as R&D and AI infrastructure.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
The traditional 4 Cs—carat, cut, color, and clarity—now come with price tags that can make even the most romantic gesture feel financially overwhelming.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
From Gap to Zara to COS to Favorite Daughter, plenty of brands and retailers are offering polished takes on the wool-blend robe coat with price tags that won't eat up your holiday vacation fund.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
One where the entire community would gather to stare blankly at price tags, sit on bulky massage chairs, and sample glossy pieces of teriyaki chicken in a grand dining hall.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
While Meta's aggressive hiring strategy has caught headlines in recent months for their high price tags, other megacap tech companies have also been pouring billions into AI talent, as well as R&D and AI infrastructure.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
The traditional 4 Cs—carat, cut, color, and clarity—now come with price tags that can make even the most romantic gesture feel financially overwhelming.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for price tags
Noun
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This gives shoppers two full days to score the best discounts and wow-worthy low prices.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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New residential property prices fell year-on-year during August in 65 out of 70 cities surveyed by the NBS, data also showed.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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Huntington Beach councilmembers have said the air show is an important economic driver and the benefits to the city should outweigh the costs.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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Most notably, Amex has upped its annual fee costs for both Platinum cards to $895 each.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some providers offer month-to-month plans and include equipment at no extra cost, while others have one-time or recurring fees.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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On Thursday, the City Council approved a temporary pause on permit fees for sidewalk cafes, street cafes and mini park spaces for dining establishments.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Price tags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/price%20tags. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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