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overpriced

British  
/ ˌəʊvəˈpraɪst /

adjective

  1. charging or charged at too high a price

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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If you meet a friend for an overpriced matcha instead of an overpriced IPA, are you less social?

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

I’m 27 years old, originally from South Carolina, and currently splitting the rent on an overpriced apartment in New York City with my fiancé.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

"An overpriced Dubai skyscraper" was among the many critical comments on social media, while lawmaker Gabor Grendel of the opposition Slovensko party called it "the most expensive corn in the world".

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

"For sellers still waiting for an offer, the conversation to have is about price. Correctly priced homes are selling, while overpriced homes are sitting."

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

"I just thought maybe you could use it on whatever you want. Additional uniforms? Maybe some unnecessary and overpriced equipment?"

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

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