as in expensive
commanding a large price
running is one sport that does not require a lot of costly equipment
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Recent Examples of costly
In order to fuel such a costly organ, the researchers added, there was likely a trade-off with how our immune system functioned.
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New Atlas, 9 July 2025
In the unanimous decision written by Justice Steven D. Ecker, the court adopted PURA’s argument on disallowing Aquarion’s costliest claim, the $42 million investment on water system improvements.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2025
The costliest element of the bill is the extension of the 2017 tax cuts, which is projected to reduce federal revenue by about $3.7 trillion over the next decade, according to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 8 July 2025
Incredibly costly, tapestries were a status symbol for the wealthy, notably, the nobility and royalty, and used in their public and private spaces, from dining and gathering rooms to bed chambers.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
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New Atlas, 9 July 2025
In the unanimous decision written by Justice Steven D. Ecker, the court adopted PURA’s argument on disallowing Aquarion’s costliest claim, the $42 million investment on water system improvements.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2025
The costliest element of the bill is the extension of the 2017 tax cuts, which is projected to reduce federal revenue by about $3.7 trillion over the next decade, according to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 8 July 2025
Incredibly costly, tapestries were a status symbol for the wealthy, notably, the nobility and royalty, and used in their public and private spaces, from dining and gathering rooms to bed chambers.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for costly
Adjective
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Some of the most expensive homes in the country are consistently those located in dense, vibrant prewar cities, a clear signal that there’s high demand for those amenities.—
Marina Bolotnikova,
Vox,
7 July 2025
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Remember that sitting still isn’t the most expensive move.—
Chad Willardson,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Support data is a direct line to understanding adoption barriers—and a source of valuable product strategy input. 5.—
Dan Teixeira,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The most valuable asset of the company is our people.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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“Costly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/costly. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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