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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
In the clip, she’s shown in a lush garden pouring various bottles of wine while wearing a striking (and pricey) collection of jewelry.
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Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 12 June 2026
By contrast, companies tied to Musk own at least three large houses—each measuring between 6,000 and 9,000 square feet—with swimming pools in the pricey West Lake Hills suburb of Austin, sources told the Wall Street Journal.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 June 2026
But even in typically pricey destinations like Rome, travel timing can make a meaningful difference.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Those seats are likely to be pricey given that much of the remaining inventory is on the higher end of the price scale.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 12 June 2026
By contrast, companies tied to Musk own at least three large houses—each measuring between 6,000 and 9,000 square feet—with swimming pools in the pricey West Lake Hills suburb of Austin, sources told the Wall Street Journal.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 June 2026
But even in typically pricey destinations like Rome, travel timing can make a meaningful difference.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Those seats are likely to be pricey given that much of the remaining inventory is on the higher end of the price scale.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
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Housing is too expensive, gas is at $5 a gallon, and student debt is crushing an entire generation of young people.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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Disruption of transit through the strait has crimped global energy supplies, driven up fuel prices and made food and other basics more expensive well beyond the region.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2026
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The company has ballooned into one of the most valuable private companies on the planet, reaching a valuation of $850 billion earlier this year.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Powered entirely by sunlight, the system simultaneously transforms carbon dioxide into a valuable chemical while converting biomass waste into the essential building blocks for sustainable plastics.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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And this isn’t just a problem for homeowners – costly insurance also affects renters and affordable housing providers, as landlords pass on costs to tenants, defer maintenance, postpone new building or face financial distress.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Taking the time to understand the details now can help prevent costly surprises if your central air conditioning system needs repairs or replacement later.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pricey. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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