economy

noun

i-ˈkä-nə-mē How to pronounce economy (audio)
Definition of economynext
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 Like the Strait of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb is an exceedingly narrow waterway through which a significant chunk of the global economy transits. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 The healthiest version of the creator economy shouldn’t leave people in endless one-way communication. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 The market’s performance also reflects the fact that Saudi Arabia has weathered the US-Iran war better than many other Gulf countries, and its economy is still expected to grow this year. — semafor.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for economy
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  1. saving
  2. frugality
  3. thrift
Noun
  • The universe didn’t throw them together because Louis needed to grieve, and Regina needed saving.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • In the business world, there’s no consensus on making daylight saving time permanent.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of saving
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  • His frugality has been well-documented, and his refusal to treat Blazers operations like an NBA team rather than an NHL one is concerning.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Warren Buffett, whose fortune tops $150 billion, has long embraced frugality.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2026
Definition of frugality
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  • Here are the vintage tableware pieces that every Southerner looks for at thrift and antique stores.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
  • If that isn’t an option, consider buying something sturdy, perhaps from a secondhand or thrift store, to have available for him during family gatherings.
    — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Definition of thrift

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“Economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economy. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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