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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In an era of a tough economy, unconventional ties bring humor and lighten the mood.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Iran appears to be rushing to export oil as Israel’s military assault threatens a crucial sector of its economy.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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When asked about key advantages, legal teams cited three primary benefits: faster turnaround times, time savings and reduced tedious work.—
Sajal Singh,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The new rules are slated to start in late 2026 — moved up from 2029 — after some lawmakers objected that savings wouldn’t materialize soon enough.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Parsimony For The Prudent The principle of parsimony is a key tenet of business success that prudent entrepreneurs can apply in many areas, including data gathering.—
Julius Černiauskas,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The parsimony has so far delivered one FA Cup and an on-field blueprint as devoid of life as most others since the Ferguson era ended.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The White House has not officially addressed the vision behind the redecoration or the providence of some of the decor.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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The internationalisation of the awards season has been on full display in recent years, both in terms of foreign language movie success, voter makeup and the providence of these films.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Cheeseparing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeseparing. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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