as in price
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
a weeklong cruise on the luxury liner sounded great, but the price tag was enough to make me choke
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Recent Examples of price tag
Imagine the price tag associated with moving oranges from Florida, almonds from California, or bananas from South America?
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
That plan called for a steady stream of arts funding and a new model for how it’s handed out but was light on specifics, including a price tag.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025
Those companies, in turn, typically pass costs onto consumers, resulting in higher price tags for products ranging from cars to gas to grocery store staples, said Cole, an associate professor at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
Federated’s project carries a price tag of $16.4 million and received the bulk – $8.2 million – of grant funds.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
That plan called for a steady stream of arts funding and a new model for how it’s handed out but was light on specifics, including a price tag.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025
Those companies, in turn, typically pass costs onto consumers, resulting in higher price tags for products ranging from cars to gas to grocery store staples, said Cole, an associate professor at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
Federated’s project carries a price tag of $16.4 million and received the bulk – $8.2 million – of grant funds.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for price tag
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By far the greatest price is being paid by ordinary Africans, millions of whom rely on American aid for their survival.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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On top of it all, most families must transition to rental homes amid skyrocketing prices and surging demand – even while paying the mortgage on a home that no longer exists.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The cost ranges from $24 to $84, a one-time-only payment.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Due to rising costs, changes in migration and natural disasters, the number of people living on America’s streets rose 7% between 2023 and 2024 as homelessness reached an all-time high.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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To stop these predators, a bill was introduced in March 2023 in both houses of Congress that imposed criminal penalties on individuals for directly or indirectly soliciting, contracting for, charging or receiving any unauthorized fee for the preparation of any VA claim.—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2025
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According to information provided by Healey’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services, the $2 per prescription charge could generate up to $145 million in fees from pharmacies each year.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Price tag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/price%20tag. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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