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
The surging wealth at the top has created an increasingly bifurcated consumer economy, with the wealthy accounting for a growing share of overall spending.
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Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
For Farley, that disconnect speaks to a growing cultural divide in how Americans view essential economy careers.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Researchers estimate that the Venezuelan government subsidized the Cuban economy by as much as US$9 billion per year until 2016.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Every day the shutdown continues, our parks and local economies will lose millions of dollars.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
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Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
For Farley, that disconnect speaks to a growing cultural divide in how Americans view essential economy careers.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Researchers estimate that the Venezuelan government subsidized the Cuban economy by as much as US$9 billion per year until 2016.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Every day the shutdown continues, our parks and local economies will lose millions of dollars.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for economy
Noun
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The Hunt After years of diligent saving, a longtime renter with a $300,000 budget weighed whether to take his parents’ advice and return to his childhood building in Elmhurst, or branch out.—
Dan Levin,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Giving and saving were instilled, too.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The company cites a rise in frugality triggered by an uncertain economy, and the return to restoring vintage furniture and decor.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ken’yaku, a commitment to frugality, is detectable in a corporate culture that frowns on perks or frills.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Reddit post also reflects a broader trend—the growing popularity of thrift shopping.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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There's nothing like the thrill of finding treasure on thrift store shelves.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economy. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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