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as in popular
being within the financial means of most people
once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed
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as in cheap
costing little
they've added some affordable options
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Recent Examples of affordable
As someone who lives on Social Security, making her own clothes is a more affordable way to upgrade her wardrobe.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
The restaurant is Palma, a cozy spot that seats 20 at tables and five at the counter, with an eclectic, imaginative, reasonably affordable tasting menu — and big ambitions.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Amazon has an affordable pair of ski goggles that have UV protection and a fog-reduction feature.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
The widespread impact of the fires, which displaced tens of thousands of people in an area with a severe shortage of affordable housing, created an extraordinary need for government services.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
The restaurant is Palma, a cozy spot that seats 20 at tables and five at the counter, with an eclectic, imaginative, reasonably affordable tasting menu — and big ambitions.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Amazon has an affordable pair of ski goggles that have UV protection and a fog-reduction feature.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
The widespread impact of the fires, which displaced tens of thousands of people in an area with a severe shortage of affordable housing, created an extraordinary need for government services.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affordable
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True branding strength comes from owning your narrative—not just following what’s popular.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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This exceptional home is in what is known as a popular neighborhood.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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Read: The cost of avoiding microplastics In the mid-1990s, China emerged as the principal destination for used cups, straws, and the like; the country’s growing manufacturing sector was eager to make use of cheap, recycled raw plastic.—
Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Seeds are also cheaper than purchasing young plants.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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By providing a secure and accessible way to save and transact, M-PESA enabled 185,000 women to transition from subsistence farming into business and retail, significantly boosting their financial independence.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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With full funding, the plan would not only repair and maintain the MTA’s critical infrastructure, much of which isn’t visible to transit users, but also provide subway, bus, and train riders with more reliable, frequent, safe, and accessible daily travel.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The result of such refining is a neutral-tasting oil that is inexpensive, shelf-stable and able to be heated at a high temperature without smoking, said Eric Decker, a food science professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Put this on your list for a place to grab an inexpensive meal on the healthier side for days when cooking just isn't going to happen.—
Alex Golden,
Axios,
3 Mar. 2025
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Window closing on discount weight-loss drugs Many Americans have turned to compounding pharmacies to get popular weight-loss drugs, due to lack of availability or expensive retail price tags.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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And some stores, like discount German grocers Lidl and Aldi, are limiting the number of egg purchases.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Feb. 2025
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In addition, corporations have to determine what a reasonable wage is, which typically requires the help of an accountant.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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And most of the reason is there’s too much government regulation keeping people from being able to build houses at a reasonable cost.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Affordable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affordable. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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