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
Notably, banks performed well, which hints that the market is expecting a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut next week and a resilient economy.
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Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
But dining out has seen quicker price growth than groceries or the overall California economy.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The challenge is intensified by a rapidly shifting economy.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
This suggests that in an economy in which wages are typically not keeping up with the rate of inflation, American households are leaning more heavily on credit cards just to cover everyday expenses.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
But dining out has seen quicker price growth than groceries or the overall California economy.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The challenge is intensified by a rapidly shifting economy.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
This suggests that in an economy in which wages are typically not keeping up with the rate of inflation, American households are leaning more heavily on credit cards just to cover everyday expenses.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for economy
Noun
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Daylight saving time ends (slightly) earlier in 2025.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Daylight saving time is all about a desire to save energy by extending sunlight later in the day during spring and summer.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Being frugal isn’t something that people should be ashamed of; frugality can lead to the wildest innovations.—
Vivek Bhaskaran,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Others think the frugality signals economic skittishness.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Most thrift stores won't accept them due to concerns about bedbugs, allergens, and general hygiene.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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For uncovering great kids' items, thrift-store chain Goodwill says browsing themes, investing in classics, stocking up on essentials, and always keeping safety in mind.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economy. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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