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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
An insider told us that the reason why the Panthers bill was so expensive is that much of the pricey liquid was not imbibed but used to drench the crowd.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
That’s helped push up Hershey’s free cash flow (FCF), despite pricey cocoa:
That rise in FCF helped power a 32% boost to HSY’s dividend in 2024.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Jeff Bezos reportedly owns three pricey places on Indian Creek Island near Miami Beach, Florida.
—Jennifer Sangalang, USA Today, 1 July 2025
During peak months, staying at a premier safari lodge can get pricey.
—Cherri Briggs, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2025
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
That’s helped push up Hershey’s free cash flow (FCF), despite pricey cocoa:
That rise in FCF helped power a 32% boost to HSY’s dividend in 2024.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Jeff Bezos reportedly owns three pricey places on Indian Creek Island near Miami Beach, Florida.
—Jennifer Sangalang, USA Today, 1 July 2025
During peak months, staying at a premier safari lodge can get pricey.
—Cherri Briggs, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pricey
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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Fixing underground water pipes usually means digging up roads and sidewalks — a process that's disruptive and expensive.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Despite his eccentric and theatrical nature, Nagumo proves to be a valuable ally to Sakamoto and his family.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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Doctors at the Center for Geriatric Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic have found social prescribing especially valuable for seniors, says Dr. Ardeshir Hashmi, chief of geriatrics.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Best Buy $180 $140 (22% off) Logitech Logitech’s premium wireless gaming mouse is one of my very favorites.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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The year before that, State Farm’s home insurance business here was even more unprofitable, paying $1.30 for every premium dollar.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pricey. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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