high-priced
Americanadjective
Synonym Usage
See expensive.
Etymology
Origin of high-priced
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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In 2022, high-priced additions like future Hall of Fame pitcher Max Scherzer helped the Mets win more than 100 games for the first time since the 1980s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Let’s give the young guys, like has been proven with Dalton Rushing, a clear path to the majors and quit acquiring high-priced talent to stand in their way for years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
Liverpool will believe the Italian and January signing Jeremy Jacquet - another high-priced, highly prized teenager - has their centre-back future sorted out for the next decade.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
More broadly, high-priced home sales keep growing, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
“Looks pretty cheap for someone who’s supposed to be a high-priced attorney.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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