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
The company cites a rise in frugality triggered by an uncertain economy, and the return to restoring vintage furniture and decor.
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Ken’yaku, a commitment to frugality, is detectable in a corporate culture that frowns on perks or frills.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Others think the frugality signals economic skittishness.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025
After all, in this economy, frugality and creativity are key for many of us.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2025
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Ken’yaku, a commitment to frugality, is detectable in a corporate culture that frowns on perks or frills.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Others think the frugality signals economic skittishness.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025
After all, in this economy, frugality and creativity are key for many of us.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frugality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frugality
Noun
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Frustration over Iran’s struggling economy has festered.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Yes, the future looks bleak for the island of 11 million people, who are already suffering from a dismal economy and aggressive state repression.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The language of manifesting your dreams into reality might sound nonsensical or contrived, but to JOP, his magical thinking became his saving grace.—
Andrea Flores
Jan. 8,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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The concealer is available in 24 shades, with savings of up to 58 percent.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Loloi Millie Gold and Charcoal Area Rug that looks straight out of a thrift store (in a good way), is stain-resistant, pet-friendly, and on sale starting at just $44.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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But consider your surroundings before creating social media content or taking videos at the thrift store.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Two of them are falsifiability and parsimony.—
Calum Lister Matheson,
The Conversation,
14 Nov. 2025
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No act of parsimony shrinks the size of government either.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Frugality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frugality. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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