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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
This push for expanding screen real estate without increasing device size shows that the smartphone-buying public has an appetite for devices with larger displays and innovative form factors, even though current models are pricey.
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Bernard Marr, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The subsidies by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration helped Apple assemble its pricey iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models, with better cameras and titanium bodies, in India this year.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 29 Oct. 2024
McDonald’s has faced a customer revolt over pricey Big Macs, an unsolicited cameo in election-season crossfire, and now an E. coli outbreak — just as the company had been luring customers back with more affordable burgers.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Some others say Bose products are pricey and the company doesn’t always show technical specifications.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Bernard Marr, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The subsidies by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration helped Apple assemble its pricey iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models, with better cameras and titanium bodies, in India this year.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 29 Oct. 2024
McDonald’s has faced a customer revolt over pricey Big Macs, an unsolicited cameo in election-season crossfire, and now an E. coli outbreak — just as the company had been luring customers back with more affordable burgers.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Some others say Bose products are pricey and the company doesn’t always show technical specifications.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pricey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
Adjective
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The outlet said that the move came after a close review of Amazon’s programming costs across its entertainment portfolio, prompted by several expensive series that failed to connect with audiences.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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And inefficiency gets very expensive when homes sit on the market.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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The Equinox has some strong competitors in its general price range, but many of the best are currently assembled outside of North America and do not qualify for the valuable incentive.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Exploiting loopholes While the continent is believed to hold vast deposits of oil, gas, copper and other valuable minerals, mining is effectively banned by treaty amendment until 2048.The Week UK, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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The luxury stay has 24-hour room and concierge service included in the price, as well as premium spirits and à la carte restaurants.Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pricey. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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