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Recent Examples of economy Looking forward, this year's tariffs and retaliation from other countries mean GDP growth is expected to be 0.6 percentage points lower in 2025, with the U.S. economy 0.3% smaller in the long run, according to the Yale Budget Lab. Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 30 June 2025 Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Germany’s annual inflation rate unexpectedly eased to 2% in June, bringing Europe’s largest economy in line with the European Central Bank’s target, preliminary data from statistics office Destatis showed Monday. Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 30 June 2025 Walpole said its members, which include Burberry, Alexander McQueen, Fortnum & Mason and Rolls-Royce, collectively contribute 81 billion pounds annually to the U.K. economy. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 June 2025 This cliche especially has cachet today because of the attention economy created by social media. Maximo Bratter, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for economy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for economy
Noun
  • In response, Senate Republicans and the White House are cooking up alternative proposals to major sections in order to reach their budget savings goals and meet other promises while keeping anxious caucus members in their herd.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 June 2025
  • The sale features deals on outdoor party essentials, including grills – a must-have for any Independence Day celebration – and savings on patio furniture.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • Channel your inner frugality with these cost-saving measures for your garden.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
  • If there’s another deficit, as seems likely, candidates who spent the past year preaching frugality will fare better than those pushing profligacy.
    John Seiler, Oc Register, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • Silver—or silverplate—items are always worth browsing for at the thrift store, says Ellie Christopher.
    Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
  • Compassion Planet offers program participants jobs in its two thrift stores, a restaurant and a home boutique store.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025

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“Economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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