economy

noun

i-ˈkä-nə-mē How to pronounce economy (audio)
Definition of economynext
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 This approach recognizes that an indefinite flow of free outside services can weaken the same local economy that recovery is supposed to restore. — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Budget-conscious travelers may notice a widening gap between the back of the plane and up front as the carriers increasingly build their businesses around selling first-class, business-class and premium-economy seats. — Rio Yamat, Fortune, 7 July 2026 Indonesia and India are member states of the Group of 20 major developing countries and emerging economies and BRICS. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 Public-private partnerships between NASA and industry demonstrate today's commitment to building a platform for a vibrant and multisided commercial space economy. — Chris Carberry, Space.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for economy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for economy
  1. saving
  2. frugality
  3. thrift
Noun
  • Studies on the psychology of saving have found attaching tangible milestones to financial planning, such as a goal to buy a home, tend to instill better savings habits in young people.
    — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 30 June 2026
  • The remaining 30% is reserved for improving your financial future through saving, investing or paying down debt.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Definition of saving
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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.
    — Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
  • Kacey Musgraves’s twisting catalogue cruises through country, folk, pop, soul, and disco in search of multifaceted frugality.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Definition of frugality
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  • Rancho Mirage also offers five-star resorts like the The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage and the Omni Rancho Las Palmas, fantastic dining, luxury and thrift shopping and world-class golf courses.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Standard chest coolers or insulated lunch boxes are great thrift store finds for a successful summer picnic.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
Definition of thrift

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“Economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economy. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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