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costliness

NOUN
exorbitance
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Antonyms


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“This understates the costliness to U.S. households though, because tariffs also allow non-importing firms to raise their prices if they’re competing with imports,” Bivens said.

From Salon Apr. 15, 2026

It’s likely that the four-star product is higher quality despite its lower rating, because its costliness weighed down its reviews.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 19, 2025

But the costliness of the move also made it feel just a little more luxurious.

From The Verge Sep. 8, 2022

Despite the density and costliness of Manhattan real estate, the city continues to find ways to incorporate green spaces into the urban jungle.

From Seattle Times May 5, 2022

He does not care for costliness of apparel, but he is always attracted by freshness and daintiness.

From The Man Who Pleases and the Woman Who Charms by John A. Cone




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