as in saving
careful management of material resources
people on fixed incomes are used to practicing economy
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Recent Examples of economy
Novo Nordisk has been another major driver of Denmark’s economy, which has been robust in recent years.
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Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
In hindsight, the majority think that networking and having demonstrable skills for the role hold more weight in the current economy.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
The program has contributed $7 billion in local economic benefits, according to the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, and supported over 30,000 jobs in the greater Fort Worth economy.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2026
Another economic risk for Japan is its trade tension with China, which could deal a blow to its export-reliant economy if Beijing imposes curbs on vital rare earths.
—Reuters, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
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Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
In hindsight, the majority think that networking and having demonstrable skills for the role hold more weight in the current economy.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
The program has contributed $7 billion in local economic benefits, according to the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, and supported over 30,000 jobs in the greater Fort Worth economy.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2026
Another economic risk for Japan is its trade tension with China, which could deal a blow to its export-reliant economy if Beijing imposes curbs on vital rare earths.
—Reuters, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for economy
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The language of manifesting your dreams into reality might sound nonsensical or contrived, but to JOP, his magical thinking became his saving grace.—
Andrea Flores
Jan. 8,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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The concealer is available in 24 shades, with savings of up to 58 percent.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Understanding that difference can prevent endless money conflicts because frugality builds a meaningful life, while cheapness slowly erodes joy.—
Brian Page,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2025
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Baby boomers’ good timing America’s septuagenarians were raised by parents who came of age during the Great Depression and learned the hard way the lessons of frugality and the importance of saving money.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
8 Dec. 2025
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Loloi Millie Gold and Charcoal Area Rug that looks straight out of a thrift store (in a good way), is stain-resistant, pet-friendly, and on sale starting at just $44.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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But consider your surroundings before creating social media content or taking videos at the thrift store.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economy. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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