Synonyms of economy

economy

noun

i-ˈkä-nə-mē 

as in saving

careful management of material resources

people on fixed incomes are used to practicing economy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• saving
• frugality
• thrift
• husbandry
• providence
• parsimony
• scrimping
• conservation
• temperance
• prudence
• skimping
• penny-pinching
• stinginess
• retrenchment
• belt-tightening
• moderation
• miserliness
• austerity
• forehandedness
• restraint
• discretion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wastefulness
• extravagance
• diseconomy
• prodigality
• lavishness
• improvidence
• squandering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of economy

With agriculture and seafood imports totaling more than $207 billion in 2025, China was among the top three agriculture export markets for at least 32 economies. — Caitlin Welsh, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026

Knowing what's considered to be a good interest rate in today's economy can help savers make better, more informed decisions for their money. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

These nine projects represent thousands of high-quality jobs for our world-class local crews and will inject hundreds of millions of dollars directly into our state’s economy. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

In an increasingly intangible economy, the most enduring advantage may not be a single invention, but the intellectual property ecosystem surrounding it. — Joseph K. Hopkins, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026