as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money
Ebenezer Scrooge is portrayed as a taskmaster so dedicated to cheeseparing that he would prefer that his employees freeze to death rather than splurge on heat
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Recent Examples of cheeseparing
There are numerous manifestations of this cheeseparing habit.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2022
Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeseparing
Noun
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The blue economy isn’t a subject matter that’s restricted to a single sector.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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At the same time, big, legacy airlines were selling their own basic economy fares that were similar to what Spirit was offering, but with bigger networks and more perks, like free wi-fi, food and more roomier seat options, as well as lounges.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Inflation continues to pressure consumers The holiday economizing comes as Americans continue to battle inflation, which rose after the COVID-19 pandemic to levels not seen since the 1980s.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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While companies have always prioritized saving time—one of a brand’s most valuable resources—Luca Braschi, Soko’s marketing and technology manager, noted that energy is becoming an equally pressing concern, particularly as rising oil prices drive up costs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Or, the city could take a more time-consuming and cost saving approach by asking the state legislature for help.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Don’t settle for painful pinching and friction on your next outing.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The result is a weeknight-friendly meal with no need for folding and pinching.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The airlines’ cheapness is less a weakness and more, the product.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The paper also noted that beans, owing to their relative cheapness, have a stigmatizing association with poverty.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pasquantino, who didn’t start the last two games due to low back tightness, hit a solo homer in the sixth inning and Jac Caglianone followed with his third homer as well.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner departed in the second because of neck tightness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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But Sergio de Sousa, managing partner at Hidden Brook, suggested Essential Quality, a champion colt at 2 and 3 at the start of this decade.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Health and nutrition inquiries about losing weight and managing, or even diagnosing, chronic diseases are a part of this shift.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 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
Cite this Entry
“Cheeseparing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeseparing. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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