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or less commonly pricy
pricier; priciest
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The car is a little pricey.
a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing
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Yes, these headphones are pricey, but the sound quality, noise-canceling power, and beautiful design can't be beaten.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Jan. 2025
User-friendly and not too complicated Sleek and small Not too pricey
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While some of the best fitness trackers today are basically mini-computers on your wrists, there’s also something to be said for more basic options.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 28 Jan. 2025
The tours, which leave from Reykjavik, are pricey—nearly $350 per adult—and only available from May through October.
—Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025
For example, Carbonite Backup costs a relatively pricey $287.99 per year for just 250GB of backup data.
—PCMAG, 23 Jan. 2025
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Jan. 2025
User-friendly and not too complicated Sleek and small Not too pricey
Some Best Buy reviewers report syncing issues
While some of the best fitness trackers today are basically mini-computers on your wrists, there’s also something to be said for more basic options.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 28 Jan. 2025
The tours, which leave from Reykjavik, are pricey—nearly $350 per adult—and only available from May through October.
—Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Jan. 2025
For example, Carbonite Backup costs a relatively pricey $287.99 per year for just 250GB of backup data.
—PCMAG, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for pricey
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pricey. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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