as in expensive
commanding a large price
ultraexpensive medical equipment that only the largest hospitals can afford
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Recent Examples of ultraexpensive
Today’s ultraexpensive drugs include not just new medications, like Mavenclad, the multiple sclerosis drug that Ms. Crawford needs, but also older medications that drug companies have hiked the prices of in the last few decades.
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Francesca Paris, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2023
Francesca Paris, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultraexpensive
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The outlet said that the move came after a close review of Amazon’s programming costs across its entertainment portfolio, prompted by several expensive series that failed to connect with audiences.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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And inefficiency gets very expensive when homes sit on the market.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Equinox has some strong competitors in its general price range, but many of the best are currently assembled outside of North America and do not qualify for the valuable incentive.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Exploiting loopholes While the continent is believed to hold vast deposits of oil, gas, copper and other valuable minerals, mining is effectively banned by treaty amendment until 2048.The Week UK, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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While East Bay residents undoubtedly appreciate the agency’s focus on zero emission technologies, pursuing two such options (in addition to hybrid diesel buses) is costly because each requires its own power infrastructure.Marc Joffe, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Boeing Striking workers at Boeing voted Monday to accept the company’s most recent offer, ending the costliest strike in the US in more than 25 years.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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The luxury stay has 24-hour room and concierge service included in the price, as well as premium spirits and à la carte restaurants.Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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The pagoda is filled with precious statues, including a wooden Shakyamuni Buddha covered with gold paint.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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Another year in the books, another one of your precious few winters on Earth that’s just memories now.Frederick Dreier and Adam Roy, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Ultraexpensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultraexpensive. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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