as in costly
commanding a large price
expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford
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Recent Examples of expensive
Private funding of companies in Southeast Asia is set to drop to its lowest level on record, research from Google, Temasek Holdings Pte and Bain & Co. showed, slowing sharply from pandemic highs as investors become more choosy and capital becomes more expensive.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 20 Dec. 2024
But the best part is that the price tags don’t compromise the quality: many of them rival some of the more expensive counterparts on this list and consist of durable lace, mesh, and silks.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Homeowners unable to find traditional policies have been left to buy into the exorbitantly expensive FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Ticket prices are more expensive and harder to get, the club is less of a community asset and more of a corporate conglomerate.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 20 Dec. 2024
But the best part is that the price tags don’t compromise the quality: many of them rival some of the more expensive counterparts on this list and consist of durable lace, mesh, and silks.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
Homeowners unable to find traditional policies have been left to buy into the exorbitantly expensive FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Ticket prices are more expensive and harder to get, the club is less of a community asset and more of a corporate conglomerate.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensive
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These burdensome energy bills are far more costly than what experts suggest households should spend on their utilities every month.David S. Lapp, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
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No single insurer can tackle the costly challenges of climate risk alone.Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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That conversation was emblematic of Bonderman’s trust in people—and his understanding that relationships are far more valuable than transactions.Marc Stad, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
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The master plan recognizes that college degrees still provide a valuable path for financial stability.Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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With Showtime still walled off to a premium tier, there just isn’t much on basic Paramount+ that stands out in the crowded streaming marketplace.Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2024
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As for other differences between the plans, Entertainment includes more than 75 channels, the ability to stream on unlimited devices in your home, unlimited cloud DVR storage, and a special offer on premium channels.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 25 Dec. 2024
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Her cousin reminded her that a gift given in love is precious in God’s eyes.Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made by History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Actors Aubrey Plaza and Maisy Stella do a fantastic job of invoking a bittersweet nostalgia while reminding us just how precious the present moment is.Vox Staff, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
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Social media footage also has shown Syrians touring the Assads’ opulent estates, revealing extravagant decor and possessions out of reach for many who lived through the country’s civil war since 2011.Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Every year, the Kardashian-Jenners host an extravagant Christmas Eve bash equipped with over-the-top decorations and activities at one of their sprawling Southern California mansions.Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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