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or less commonly pricy
pricier; priciest
Examples of pricey in a Sentence
The car is a little pricey.
a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing
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Struggling with a lack of career opportunities, Gen Z is second-guessing the worth of pricey college degrees, which once promised them six-figure jobs.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Cherry Pistachio Pecan Granola Someone smart at TJ’s ripped off the famous Eleven Madison Park granola, but skimped on the pricey pecans and pistachios.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Oct. 2025
Though cocoa futures plummeted 46% so far this year, customers are seeing the higher prices now because producers are making chocolate out of those pricey beans harvested in 2024, along with tariffs and inflation costs.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
While pricey, Sheridan’s shows have also been very successful.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2025
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Cherry Pistachio Pecan Granola Someone smart at TJ’s ripped off the famous Eleven Madison Park granola, but skimped on the pricey pecans and pistachios.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Oct. 2025
Though cocoa futures plummeted 46% so far this year, customers are seeing the higher prices now because producers are making chocolate out of those pricey beans harvested in 2024, along with tariffs and inflation costs.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
While pricey, Sheridan’s shows have also been very successful.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pricey. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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