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, Americans are facing skyrocketing gas prices and a flagging economy due to the war.
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Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
The CEOs of the world's most influential oil and gas companies delivered a sobering message this week about the impact of the Iran war on energy supplies and the long-term consequences for the global economy.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Such a move would further disrupt the maritime industry and the global economy since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has shaken markets and energy prices.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
What politician worth their salt doesn’t want a growing economy and higher tax revenue?
—Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for economy
Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
The CEOs of the world's most influential oil and gas companies delivered a sobering message this week about the impact of the Iran war on energy supplies and the long-term consequences for the global economy.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Such a move would further disrupt the maritime industry and the global economy since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has shaken markets and energy prices.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
What politician worth their salt doesn’t want a growing economy and higher tax revenue?
—Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for economy
Noun
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Books like ‘Project Hail Mary’ Earth-saving expeditions.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Springing forward and falling back may be a thing of the past for Georgia if an unusual attempt to keep the state in daylight saving time all year round.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
23 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
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Decades ago, Audrey Huset of Roseville would shop regularly for wool skirts at local thrift stores like Unique Thrift and Goodwill.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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Most of their stock comes from Lau’s thrift-shopping sprees and donations.—
Sandra Barrera,
Daily News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economy. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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