as in costly
commanding a large price
expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford
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Recent Examples of expensive
Naples and Palm Beach County are among the most expensive areas for gas.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
The dual-language filming process has necessitated extended shooting schedules, contributing to what is one of India’s most expensive productions to date.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
At the time, that Ferrari purchase was reportedly the most expensive automobile sale ever recorded.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
And some goods or systems actually get bigger, more complicated and become more expensive.
—Marcus Weldon, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
The dual-language filming process has necessitated extended shooting schedules, contributing to what is one of India’s most expensive productions to date.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
At the time, that Ferrari purchase was reportedly the most expensive automobile sale ever recorded.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
And some goods or systems actually get bigger, more complicated and become more expensive.
—Marcus Weldon, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for expensive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensive
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
Adjective
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The time was too valuable to waste, especially with so many younger players entering the league.—
Doug Haller,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Who would think that fermenting a foul-smelling pile of poop could generate a valuable stream of natural gas?—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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Invest in one year of premium journalism, member-only events and more for just $49.99.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The soot covers the faces of workers who spend hours inside every day extracting the precious material from sand.—
Samya Kullab and Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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People are unnecessarily precious about protecting their seasoning though.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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At the state banquet, Queen Letizia wore the extravagant diamond loop tiara.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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Queen of the Castle – Takes viewers on a journey into the world of high-stakes luxury renovation as Canadian socialites Ann Kaplan Mulholland and her husband Stephen transform a thousand-year-old English castle into an extravagant retreat.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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