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
There are few ingredients more flavorful, economical, or deeply tied to Southern culinary heritage than hog jowl.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
While humidifiers are a better choice for houseplant collections, a pebble tray is an economical alternative to raise humidity around a single plant or two.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025
Paying a hefty one-time parking fee might be more economical than paying for Ubers both ways, or vice-versa.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
However, with the current political and economical uncertainties — something rivaling the Lehman shock of 2008 — and particularly with evermore increasing anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies, our work is more urgent than ever.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
While humidifiers are a better choice for houseplant collections, a pebble tray is an economical alternative to raise humidity around a single plant or two.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025
Paying a hefty one-time parking fee might be more economical than paying for Ubers both ways, or vice-versa.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
However, with the current political and economical uncertainties — something rivaling the Lehman shock of 2008 — and particularly with evermore increasing anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies, our work is more urgent than ever.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
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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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And of the 60% who did venture to a library, most were frugal.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
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The like ski bum cache of like the frugal Gourmet.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
24 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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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
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David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Darden Restaurants on Thursday reported strong sales growth, fueled by demand at Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse as thrifty diners look for good deals.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
18 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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For this precancerous, very early-stage breast condition, careful monitoring may be more prudent than immediate surgery, research shows.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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That’s the most prudent path here.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 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 12 Jan. 2026.
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