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
In terms of propulsion, Al Reem is powered by a pair of 2,560 kW engines that afford a maximum speed of 19 knots and an economical range of 6,000 nautical miles.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2025
Lighting is readily available and often economical, from glass and brass to wood and ceramic.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
The rice paper bakes up crispy, the ingredients are fairly economical and for those on gluten-free diets, there’s no worries about cross-contamination with flour.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
The rice paper bakes up crispy, the ingredients are fairly economical and for those on gluten-free diets, there’s no worries about cross-contamination with flour.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2025
Lighting is readily available and often economical, from glass and brass to wood and ceramic.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
The rice paper bakes up crispy, the ingredients are fairly economical and for those on gluten-free diets, there’s no worries about cross-contamination with flour.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
The rice paper bakes up crispy, the ingredients are fairly economical and for those on gluten-free diets, there’s no worries about cross-contamination with flour.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for economical
Adjective
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Meticulous, frugal and involved in all aspects of the business, Armani put his stamp of approval on everything from skirt lengths and the flowers strewn around at gala dinners to the colors of the curtains in the offices.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The bookstores had everything about how to get rich and how to save money and be frugal, but nothing in between.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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According to Amazon shoppers, this thrifty top can hold up, wear after wear.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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Keurig Dr Pepper has been looking to raise its appeal with thrifty shoppers who prefer to drink their coffee at home, while also venturing into cold coffee offerings in a bid to attract the Starbucks and Dunkin’ clientele.—
Ruxandra Iordache,Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Some decisions are prudent, such as the Las Vegas Raiders to defeat the New England Patriots at a nice underdog price.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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These nations have lowered taxes, reduced the size of the state and generally been fiscally prudent with sustainable debt/GDP levels – and their growth rates reflect these prudent decisions.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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My brother-in-law was not what one calls a provident father.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2024
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For example, many cities have begun allowing parents to help their children buy an apartment using their housing provident funds, a kind of compulsory saving program in China.—
Jacky Wong,
WSJ,
16 Sep. 2022
Adjective
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But the smile is now more sparing, at least on camera.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
19 Dec. 2024
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Mercy for violence, however, remained more sparing.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
17 Nov. 2021
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“Economical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economical. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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