as in costly
commanding a large price
expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford
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Recent Examples of expensive
Some issues are cosmetic, but others point to deeper, far more expensive problems.
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Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
The country’s prosperity masks a condition of perpetual labor simply to sustain family and keep pace with one of the world’s most expensive cities.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Finding a date can be expensive, too Twenty20 The cost of dating itself is only part of the story.
—Charlotte Morabito, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
However, these systems are expensive and require more maintenance than traditional vacuums.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
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Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
The country’s prosperity masks a condition of perpetual labor simply to sustain family and keep pace with one of the world’s most expensive cities.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Finding a date can be expensive, too Twenty20 The cost of dating itself is only part of the story.
—Charlotte Morabito, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
However, these systems are expensive and require more maintenance than traditional vacuums.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expensive
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Maxey scored a game-high 31 points on 12-of-31 shooting, but Game 2 standout VJ Edgecombe struggled for the Sixers, going 5-for-17 and 0-for-7 from three with two costly fourth-quarter turnovers.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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That seems to have been the case at Cherry Creek Schools, and the board’s failure is a costly lesson for taxpayers.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One complicating factor of this draft class is the consensus blue-chip prospects are largely at positions that aren’t as valuable to NFL teams than the ones that command the most money on the open market.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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These hires also show much longer tenure and are less likely to voluntarily quit than other workers — saving companies valuable time and money on turnover.—
Brian Fabes,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Vikings weren’t going to give him up without premium draft capital.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The premium denim brand said Eram’s natural grasp of silhouette, construction, and overall attitude fits perfectly with Icon Denim’s vision of pushing denim beyond its traditional boundaries.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Russia has been grabbing Mali’s precious minerals, including gold, in return for promising to protect the country against the rebels.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Embrace Timeworn Imperfections Nothing is too precious for daily use in a French home.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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While the crowd left with free T-shirts, the Spurs received more extravagant clothing from Kelly Olynyk, who celebrated his 35th birthday Sunday by handing out gifts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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What was your most extravagant impulse purchase?—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Expensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expensive. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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