as in expensive
commanding a large price
ultraexpensive medical equipment that only the largest hospitals can afford
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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.
—
Francesca Paris, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2023
Francesca Paris, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultraexpensive
Adjective
-
While some basic tools for managing digital accounts after death are free, more advanced services can be expensive.Patrick van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
-
Littell, 29, is the only player who looks to be relatively expensive, projected by mlbtraderumors.com to make $4.8 million.Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Cooperation is essential to survive, as World of Warcraft in its earliest iterations relied on players to party up to complete quests and successfully run dungeons to obtain valuable gear.Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
-
His father is the village sarpanch, or headman, and the family owns valuable farmland.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
But looking at how quickly the dynamics could have changed with Love and the Packers, the Niners’ patience could be costly.Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
-
Productive disagreements keep the CEO grounded and prevent costly missteps, creating a collaborative environment even in the face of opposing views.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
The outsized price is due to premium materials and designs, superior craftsmanship—each is handmade in France—and exclusivity.Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2024
-
As a premium white spirit, one of legal poitín’s great strengths is its versatility — an aspect that bartenders and mixologists are now having fun with across Belfast.Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Of course, the macroeconomic and geopolitical climate in the first half of the year will ultimately dictate the direction of travel for gold, with many cautiously betting on an upward price trajectory for an already pricey precious metal.Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
-
Master Lock Portable Small Lock Box $24 $23 at Amazon This compact portable lock box has a four-digit combination and is large enough to hold your passport, keys, cash, and precious jewelry.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near ultraexpensive
Cite this Entry
“Ultraexpensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultraexpensive. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share