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
Now, many are reinventing the experience economy on their own terms, finding ways to get the big-festival fun without dipping into retirement.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
In the streaming economy, the marquee release never dies—it just gets remixed.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2026
An average, roundtrip economy flight over spring break is $503, according to Kayak.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Then there’s the way higher oil prices could affect the broader economy.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
In the streaming economy, the marquee release never dies—it just gets remixed.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2026
An average, roundtrip economy flight over spring break is $503, according to Kayak.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Then there’s the way higher oil prices could affect the broader economy.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for economy
Noun
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Daylight saving time disrupts the circadian rhythms of the human body, and the abrupt time change has been linked to higher risk of mood disorders and heart diseases, according to the organization.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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These institutions tend to offer higher rates to savers than those with local banking branches, thanks to the former saving on overhead and maintenance costs.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unfortunately, that’s the cost of frugality, something that will certainly be the hallmark of Sullivan’s first crack at free agency as GM.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Off-mountain Activities Vintage Shopping Ketchum has a treasure trove of vintage and second-hand shops, thanks to a culture of quiet luxury that prizes quality, taste, and frugality.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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No one wants to bring home a vacuum cleaner with someone else’s dirt inside, so be sure to empty it before bringing it to the thrift store.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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The high-value heirlooms underscore that Dunn’s Attic isn’t your typical thrift store of second-hand donations or a rummage sale’s random assortment.—
Colleen McNally Arnett,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economy. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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