as in economizing
careful in the management of money or resources
we have to be economical in our use of the camp's limited supply of electricity
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Recent Examples of economical
Lighting is readily available and often economical, from glass and brass to wood and ceramic.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
The Sisterbird birdhouse two-pack is an economical option for native North Texas bird species.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
One economical approach is to get one humidifier for the room with the most plants in it, and move any other plants prone to dryness into the room for the winter months, if feasible.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
For those who already have crossbars, the Rhino Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier is my favorite economical option.
—Cameron Martindell, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
The Sisterbird birdhouse two-pack is an economical option for native North Texas bird species.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
One economical approach is to get one humidifier for the room with the most plants in it, and move any other plants prone to dryness into the room for the winter months, if feasible.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
For those who already have crossbars, the Rhino Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier is my favorite economical option.
—Cameron Martindell, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for economical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for economical
Adjective
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The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, many owners and ownership groups, for their own reasons, choose to maintain a frugal approach to player payroll.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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More use means more environmental strain even if individual models become increasingly resource frugal.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Budgeting is always a factor, but Gaines offers a thrifty solution by shopping your own home.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Not only is saving Parmesan rinds a thrifty move, but cooking with them is an easy way to inject flavor into so many of your favorite dishes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This indicates that investing in Ford may be a more prudent choice.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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For many, this is not only a prudent act of personal safety, but an expression of liberty and a bulwark against government overreach.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The ordinance also recognizes domestic workers as formal workers and extends protections to employees of non-profit organizations, including eligibility for provident fund and pension schemes.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Nov. 2025
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My brother-in-law was not what one calls a provident father.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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In other cases, the redactions were more sparing.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
19 Dec. 2025
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But the smile is now more sparing, at least on camera.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Economical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economical. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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