as in expensive
commanding a large price
with the tough economy, fewer people are likely to be making big-ticket purchases
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Recent Examples of big-ticket
For its part, Prestige Memorabilia is no stranger to bringing big-ticket tennis items up for sale.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
But in his most recent role, Osceola worked alongside the tribe’s chairman to steer dollars and attention to the tribe’s preferred Everglades Restoration projects, as well as bring in big-ticket federal grants for resilience projects.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Shah, the most powerful administrator in cricket, is keen on trumpeting the big-ticket items.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
And their entourage of celebrity fans got a big-ticket addition Saturday.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
But in his most recent role, Osceola worked alongside the tribe’s chairman to steer dollars and attention to the tribe’s preferred Everglades Restoration projects, as well as bring in big-ticket federal grants for resilience projects.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Shah, the most powerful administrator in cricket, is keen on trumpeting the big-ticket items.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
And their entourage of celebrity fans got a big-ticket addition Saturday.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for big-ticket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-ticket
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The most expensive car sold on BaT last year was a 2022 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport that went for $4.1 million.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Smart omissions, like leaving out an expensive or nonessential garnish.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appétit,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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He’s been with them since the beginning, proving himself as a loyal friend and a valuable mutineer.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2025
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Roughly half of married, cohabitating, or committed partners say their significant other is distracted by someone worth more of their valuable time and affection.—
Michael Alcée,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Time and time again, criminal approaches to drug policy have proven ineffective, costly and unfair.—
Michael Abrams,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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Driving under the influence can be especially costly for North Carolina drivers, with an average cost of $591 per month after the first offense, Lending Tree says.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2025
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Invest in one year of premium journalism, member-only events and more for just $49.99.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
17 Feb. 2025
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Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Big-ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-ticket. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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