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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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Read the report: Millions flow to wealthy families, pricey private schools under Florida’s supercharged voucher program
School-by-school data is not yet available for the current, 2024-25 school year, but Step Up provided a state level overview of this year’s numbers.
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Annie Martin, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2025
Potential buyers are still facing a pricey and lean market.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
No | Waterproof: Yes Le Wand Dive Submersible Massager
Pros
Designed for underwater play
Flexible neck
Travel lock
Cons
Larger and heavier than other options on this list
Pretty pricey
Love a good solo session in the bathtub or shower?
—Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025
Moreover, many of the original apps, like Tinder and Hinge, are set up in a way that doesn’t necessarily promote users getting off the platform — think pricey monthly memberships and advertisements that benefit from long-term users.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
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Annie Martin, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2025
Potential buyers are still facing a pricey and lean market.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
No | Waterproof: Yes Le Wand Dive Submersible Massager
Pros
Designed for underwater play
Flexible neck
Travel lock
Cons
Larger and heavier than other options on this list
Pretty pricey
Love a good solo session in the bathtub or shower?
—Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025
Moreover, many of the original apps, like Tinder and Hinge, are set up in a way that doesn’t necessarily promote users getting off the platform — think pricey monthly memberships and advertisements that benefit from long-term users.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
Adjective
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The United States is one of the most expensive countries for higher education.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Seeds of Love (1989) Tears For Fears took four years and spent over a million pounds (equivalent to roughly $4 million U.S. dollars in 2025) to record The Seeds of Love, a quirky and expensive follow up to a blockbuster in the tradition of Fleetwood Mac’s Tusk.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Bitcoin is the oldest, the most valuable and most popular cryptocurrency on the market.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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Victims told police the men threatened them with a handgun and sometimes used force to steal cash and other valuable property.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Demonstrated value: The premium price point was suddenly justified by superior preparation.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 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.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pricey. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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