as in expensive
commanding a large price
with the tough economy, fewer people are likely to be making big-ticket purchases
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Recent Examples of big-ticket
January is prime time for bargain buys at some of our favorite stores, helping your dollar go further on everyday needs and big-ticket items alike.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
The Mall at Green Hills, Opry Mills mall and Tanger Outlets are the big-ticket destinations of today, but what about the malls of yesteryear?
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Dec. 2025
Historically, some newspaper journalists have dismissed television news as a medium devoted to reading yesterday’s New York Times stories aloud and landing the occasional big-ticket interview.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 23 Dec. 2025
His original leap from terrestrial to satellite radio two decades ago created a template for big-ticket talent looking for a new creative sandbox.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2025
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That would be roughly twice the base price of the company’s most expensive factory model, the Phantom.—
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Most gamers will look at an expensive keyboard to enhance their play style but often overlook the mouse.—
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But Johnson was quick to remind players that, while adrenaline and desire are valuable, details become the separator in big games.—
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Although the divorce left Cher with limited immediate wealth, the royalty agreement proved to be valuable in the long-term, reportedly earning her tens of millions of dollars paid out gradually over decades.—
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Kunz says surrounding structures like ceilings, floors, and walls can all need costly repairs once all is said and done.—
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These water issues suggest potentially costly problems with the foundation, mold, or drainage system.—
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For premium deodorants, the brand can make 50-60 percent margins, and on top of that, the retailer may make 20-25 percent in many cases.—
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Beyond its home market, Hongqi is eyeing expansion into Europe and the Middle East, aiming to position the HS6 as a serious contender in the premium hybrid SUV segment.—
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“Big-ticket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-ticket. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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