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
This retro classic had its heyday in the ’50s and ’60s as an economical casserole, often built around leftover chicken and a can of mushroom soup.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
This can be a strong value when evaluating price per person and per day, especially for longer trips or economical rooms.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Ecological and economical practicality By replacing fossil-fuel boilers with a system that utilizes electricity when prices are at their lowest, companies can finally align their ecological goals with economic practicality.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Pop-up tent campers are an easy, but still economical, camping solution for those latter folks.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
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Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
This can be a strong value when evaluating price per person and per day, especially for longer trips or economical rooms.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Ecological and economical practicality By replacing fossil-fuel boilers with a system that utilizes electricity when prices are at their lowest, companies can finally align their ecological goals with economic practicality.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Pop-up tent campers are an easy, but still economical, camping solution for those latter folks.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
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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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The entertainment-only plan is also a frugal subscriber’s dream, costing $28 less than YouTube TV’s main plan.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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The more frugal sides are decried as misers or praised for their market savvy, no matter the surrounding factors.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Using leftover ham is a thrifty way to get dinner on table, and this recipe makes great use of it.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Otherwise, the prudent approach seemingly would be developmental, to build for a better future.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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One factor was investments in human capital, coupled with prudent economic policies.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2026.
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