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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
So here, for your viewing pleasure, are 10 of the most luxurious, priciest pieces of jewelry ever to hit the Oscars red carpet.
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Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
Which is why the TV networks are about to embark on their 64th year of pricey, ear-splitting upfront presentations, a practice that endures even though at least half of the advertisers in attendance are primarily interested in buying sports.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
That’s made inputs pricier for American farmers.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
How to Enjoy Sherry Vinegar Budget-friendly vinagre de Jerez options are less complex than pricier sherry vinegars but great for enhancing flavors.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
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Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
Which is why the TV networks are about to embark on their 64th year of pricey, ear-splitting upfront presentations, a practice that endures even though at least half of the advertisers in attendance are primarily interested in buying sports.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
That’s made inputs pricier for American farmers.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
How to Enjoy Sherry Vinegar Budget-friendly vinagre de Jerez options are less complex than pricier sherry vinegars but great for enhancing flavors.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
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Despite being strapped financially, Ruben gets addicted to the expensive process of injections, falling for a number of venomous right-wing podcasts about claiming one’s manhood.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Fuel surcharges will also rise — as shipping companies aim to pass along higher costs to their customers, ultimately making goods more expensive.—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Another common issue is low liquidity, Um says, meaning some households have strong incomes and valuable assets, but relatively little cash available for unexpected emergencies.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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Invasive brushes kick out native grasses that make valuable forage for cattle.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Walz unveiled the costly proposal, which would drastically shift oversight duties from counties across the state onto the Minnesota Department of Human Services, during a Tuesday press conference.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Experts say the unique geology of California’s fields, and the nature of its heavy crude, make new projects, and efforts to pump more oil out of existing ones, costlier and more energy-intensive than drilling in other parts of the country.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pricey. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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