as in economy
careful management of material resources
her lifelong frugality has enabled her to save enough money to go to college next year
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Recent Examples of frugality
Unfortunately, that’s the cost of frugality, something that will certainly be the hallmark of Sullivan’s first crack at free agency as GM.
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Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Off-mountain Activities Vintage Shopping Ketchum has a treasure trove of vintage and second-hand shops, thanks to a culture of quiet luxury that prizes quality, taste, and frugality.
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Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
Khamenei was born into poverty and outwardly disdains pomp, cultivating an image of pious frugality.
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Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
Understanding that difference can prevent endless money conflicts because frugality builds a meaningful life, while cheapness slowly erodes joy.
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Brian Page,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2025
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Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Off-mountain Activities Vintage Shopping Ketchum has a treasure trove of vintage and second-hand shops, thanks to a culture of quiet luxury that prizes quality, taste, and frugality.
—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
Khamenei was born into poverty and outwardly disdains pomp, cultivating an image of pious frugality.
—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
Understanding that difference can prevent endless money conflicts because frugality builds a meaningful life, while cheapness slowly erodes joy.
—
Brian Page,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frugality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frugality
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The world’s second largest economy has also weathered the historic energy crunch triggered by the conflict better than many of its neighbors – in particular due to its copious strategic oil reserves and embrace of green tech and electric vehicles.
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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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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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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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Matching the brain’s ability to learn and energy parsimony isn’t a new idea.
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The 42-year-old former defender’s task will be to bring the same level of parsimony to Marseille’s transfer dealings.
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“Frugality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frugality. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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