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 Caribbean economies depended on slave labor, trade and supplies from around the world to make sure the sugar flowed freely and tax revenues to European colonial powers were maximized.
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R. Grant Gilmore Iii,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
The run-up in stock prices owes primarily to a banner year for corporate earnings, which has been fueled by a resilient economy and many shoppers willing to spend in spite of elevated prices, some analysts told ABC News.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The government's role must evolve from direct system building to fostering a competitive space economy through supportive policies and private investment.
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Charles Beames,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
China’s manufacturing activity expanded more than expected, cementing the country’s two-track economy with domestic demand still in the doldrums.
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Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for economy
R. Grant Gilmore Iii,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
The run-up in stock prices owes primarily to a banner year for corporate earnings, which has been fueled by a resilient economy and many shoppers willing to spend in spite of elevated prices, some analysts told ABC News.
—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The government's role must evolve from direct system building to fostering a competitive space economy through supportive policies and private investment.
—
Charles Beames,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
China’s manufacturing activity expanded more than expected, cementing the country’s two-track economy with domestic demand still in the doldrums.
—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for economy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for economy
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Studies on the psychology of saving have found attaching tangible milestones to financial planning, such as a goal to buy a home, tend to instill better savings habits in young people.
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The remaining 30% is reserved for improving your financial future through saving, investing or paying down debt.
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Jerry Brown left seminary before becoming a priest but made his Jesuit education central to his political identity — especially his frugality, environmentalism and preference for rehabilitation over incarceration.
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Kacey Musgraves’s twisting catalogue cruises through country, folk, pop, soul, and disco in search of multifaceted frugality.
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Rancho Mirage also offers five-star resorts like the The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage and the Omni Rancho Las Palmas, fantastic dining, luxury and thrift shopping and world-class golf courses.
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Standard chest coolers or insulated lunch boxes are great thrift store finds for a successful summer picnic.
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“Economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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