as in saving
careful management of material resources
people on fixed incomes are used to practicing economy
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Recent Examples of economy
In 2023 alone, outdoor recreation contributed more than $7 billion to the state's economy and supported nearly 70,000 jobs.
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Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Of equal, related importance is the damage done to Iran’s economy from the war and blockade, damage totaling in the hundreds of billions.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 June 2026
South Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is expressing skepticism over the Cuban government's announcement of sweeping economic reforms that would open key sectors of the island's economy to private and foreign investment.
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Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
At his peak in 1913, John D. Rockefeller’s wealth commanded a share of the American economy similar to Musk’s today.
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Gautam Mukunda,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Of equal, related importance is the damage done to Iran’s economy from the war and blockade, damage totaling in the hundreds of billions.
—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 June 2026
South Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is expressing skepticism over the Cuban government's announcement of sweeping economic reforms that would open key sectors of the island's economy to private and foreign investment.
—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
At his peak in 1913, John D. Rockefeller’s wealth commanded a share of the American economy similar to Musk’s today.
—
Gautam Mukunda,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for economy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for economy
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The remaining 30% is reserved for improving your financial future through saving, investing or paying down debt.
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Right now, subscribers can score savings on lightweight quilts, colorful area rugs, space-saving nightstands, and more.
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Jerry Brown left seminary before becoming a priest but made his Jesuit education central to his political identity — especially his frugality, environmentalism and preference for rehabilitation over incarceration.
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Kacey Musgraves’s twisting catalogue cruises through country, folk, pop, soul, and disco in search of multifaceted frugality.
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But consider your surroundings before creating social media content or taking videos at the thrift store.
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Nothing beats the thrill of finding designer clothes, vintage linens, or like-new home decor at a thrift store.
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“Economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economy. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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