Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Very expensive.
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- adjective very expensive
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Examples
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Such intricate beauty would have been a high-ticket item at the time.
Giving Physical Form to Faith Barrymore Laurence Scherer 2012
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This week is truly the World Series of upscale, high-ticket cabaret: Within a few minutes of each other on Tuesday, John Pizzarelli (with Jessica Molaskey), Marilyn Maye , and Sandy Stewart (with Bill Charlap) all opened new shows.
A Lot of Love on the Stage Will Friedwald 2011
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According consulting company Maddox Smye LLC, women tend to base their buying decisions on high-ticket items or high-touch services, such as banking, on three primary factors: trust, likability and price.
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The picture is less attractive for apparel brands, which have lost share to high-ticket electronic items in recent years.
Retailers Match Wits on Back-to-School Elizabeth Holmes 2011
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"The result is a little profitability from the selling of these high-ticket but highly regulated products."
The Dismaying Facts of a Farmer's Market Pia Catton 2011
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Most of Wynton Marsalis's current projects—including his second album with Willie Nelson, a series of concerts with Eric Clapton, and an upcoming meeting with the brilliant French accordionist Richard Galliano—are high-ticket collaborations.
A Wondrous Week of Tunes Will Friedwald 2011
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Costs for high-ticket items like medical expenses, college and retirement continue to far outpace the rate of inflation.
Jason Alderman: Get Ready for America Saves Week Jason Alderman 2011
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And do the high-ticket stuff first, like creating products, assets, and marketing.
How to simplify your business – with free audio | Johnny B. Truant 2009
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Costs for high-ticket items like medical expenses, college and retirement continue to far outpace the rate of inflation.
Jason Alderman: Get Ready for America Saves Week Jason Alderman 2011
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Truth is, if the Giants have enough money to sign a high-ticket linebacker, Abrams is more of a salary cap miracle worker than anyone realizes.
The Giants Must Decide Who's Worthy of a Big Payday Aditi Kinkhabwala 2011
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