hefty price tag

noun

: a high price
The equipment carries a hefty price tag.

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But pet ownership can come with a hefty price tag — with the average lifetime cost of care for a 10-year-old dog at $34,550, and $32,170 for a 16-year-old cat —and President Trump’s sweeping tariffs have pet owners and shelter advocates concerned about the potential consequences of spiking costs. Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 But Salt Air’s new Salt Water Vanilla body wash and body oil prove that luxury skincare doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. Tira Urquhart, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025 Representing the first use of this metal within the broader GMT-Master collection, its hefty price tag (and weight) pushed it beyond the reach of casual fans who longed for a steel version. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025 Besides the hefty price tag – which can range between $1,000 and $3,000 and isn’t covered by most insurance – Kenney said the scan may induce needless anxiety by detecting things that aren’t necessarily dangerous. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hefty price tag

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“Hefty price tag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hefty%20price%20tag. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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