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also pricy
as in expensive
commanding a large price
a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing
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Recent Examples of pricey
The foundation searched for private developers to renovate the building into restaurants and shops for the city, but discovered that its goal was too pricey.
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Damenica Ellis
july 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2025
Trump and several senior GOP officials visited the Fed for a tour of its pricey renovation, which has sparked Republican division and open speculation about whether the president might use it as a rationale for firing the chair before his term is up next spring.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 24 July 2025
Much like how pricey alcohol allows restaurants to serve steak, credit cards and premium cabins are what allow airlines to generate record-high profits—even during periods of record-low economy fares.
—Scott Keyes, Time, 23 July 2025
And with a changeup that in years past has been his best pitch, Cabrera will be pricey because of the full arsenal and three more years of club control.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
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Damenica Ellis
july 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2025
Trump and several senior GOP officials visited the Fed for a tour of its pricey renovation, which has sparked Republican division and open speculation about whether the president might use it as a rationale for firing the chair before his term is up next spring.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 24 July 2025
Much like how pricey alcohol allows restaurants to serve steak, credit cards and premium cabins are what allow airlines to generate record-high profits—even during periods of record-low economy fares.
—Scott Keyes, Time, 23 July 2025
And with a changeup that in years past has been his best pitch, Cabrera will be pricey because of the full arsenal and three more years of club control.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
Adjective
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Considering the price per dollar of sales or profit, ARM stock appears expensive in comparison to the broader market.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Building the infrastructure to power cloud and AI technology is expensive, and Microsoft has looked for savings elsewhere.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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In addition, the Dodgers would land Castro, a valuable utilityman who can play all over the field and protect them against future injuries.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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The White Sox caught lightning in a bottle with Houser, 32, who used an opt-out clause in his minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers in the middle of May, then signed a one-year, $1.35 million contract with the rebuilding club that turned Garrett Crochet and Erick Fedde into valuable trade chips.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Pop Mart did build premium aura, museum‑exclusive editions at the Louvre, collaborations with Keith Haring, One Piece, and Coca‑Cola.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The classic Melissa & Doug toys are made of premium wood, but now include stainless steel, plastics and fabrics, all of which are safe for child play.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pricey. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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