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
Carney said that Canada and the European Union have a combined population that is more than twice that of the United States, with a similarly sized economy and a collective defense budget that is twice that of China’s.
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Rob Gillies, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Part of the faceless creator economy includes AI influencers and avatars, who have emerged as critical tools for marketers.
—Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
The side-hustle economy is transforming the way Americans work and earn a living.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
But some analysts say the reforms come too late to address the structural problems facing the Cuban economy.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 13 June 2026
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Rob Gillies, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Part of the faceless creator economy includes AI influencers and avatars, who have emerged as critical tools for marketers.
—Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
The side-hustle economy is transforming the way Americans work and earn a living.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
But some analysts say the reforms come too late to address the structural problems facing the Cuban economy.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for economy
Noun
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The app teaches budgeting, saving, investing, and entrepreneurship through interactive challenges and goal setting.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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When purchasing a residential property in the county, buyers can qualify for a homeowners’ exemption by declaring that the property is their primary home, which entitles them to a $70 tax savings.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Kacey Musgraves’s twisting catalogue cruises through country, folk, pop, soul, and disco in search of multifaceted frugality.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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On a call with reporters Monday, Wu defended the frugality of her FY27 spending plan amid calls for an audit of city and BPS spending by two city councilors.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Picture Frames Donating picture frames to a thrift store serves a variety of purposes.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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Rayanne Wild and chaotic, a loyal best friend known for messy braids, thrift-store chic, and ‘90s teenage rebellion.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
9 June 2026
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“Economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economy. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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