as in cost
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
the base price is $500, but any additional repairs will up the ante
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Recent Examples of ante
The color and design of these goggles are enough to up my ante, though.
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Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
To up its ante ever-so-slightly, layer in Rixo’s leopard-print coat.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
As whisky brands keep upping the ante with superaged options, The Glenlivet has launched its oldest permanent expression to date, The Glenlivet 40 Year Old.
—Gina Pace, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The terrible toll the Israeli military assault on Gaza has taken on Palestinian civilians has upped that ante.
—F. Gregory Gause Iii, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2023
See All Example Sentences for ante
Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
To up its ante ever-so-slightly, layer in Rixo’s leopard-print coat.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
As whisky brands keep upping the ante with superaged options, The Glenlivet has launched its oldest permanent expression to date, The Glenlivet 40 Year Old.
—Gina Pace, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The terrible toll the Israeli military assault on Gaza has taken on Palestinian civilians has upped that ante.
—F. Gregory Gause Iii, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2023
See All Example Sentences for ante
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ante
Noun
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New parents also shell out for medical costs, diapers, clothing and feeding supplies.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Shoppers are calling it an excellent value for the cost — which is even better than usual right now.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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But what makes the new Wiz HDMI Sync Box with TV Backlight intriguing is the price.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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Original price: $195 Moms of all ages will enjoy the soft touch of Cozy's Earth's Long-Sleeve Bamboo Pajama Set.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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There is no registration fee, and each entrant can only submit one pet, according to Colossal rules.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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In an effort to dissuade the unserious traveler, entrance fees to the Galápagos National Park were recently doubled to $200 per person.—
Robin Catalano,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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“Ante.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ante. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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