as in economical
careful in the management of money or resources
by being frugal, the family is able to stretch its monthly budget
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Recent Examples of frugal
The entertainment-only plan is also a frugal subscriber’s dream, costing $28 less than YouTube TV’s main plan.
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
The more frugal sides are decried as misers or praised for their market savvy, no matter the surrounding factors.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Terry Crews played Julius Rock, the hardworking, hilariously frugal father whose discipline and devotion became a defining part of the show.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
However, many owners and ownership groups, for their own reasons, choose to maintain a frugal approach to player payroll.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
The more frugal sides are decried as misers or praised for their market savvy, no matter the surrounding factors.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Terry Crews played Julius Rock, the hardworking, hilariously frugal father whose discipline and devotion became a defining part of the show.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
However, many owners and ownership groups, for their own reasons, choose to maintain a frugal approach to player payroll.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for frugal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frugal
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As expected, Seattle chose to be economical about adding bodies to the depth chart, while shifting focus to the 2026 NFL Draft.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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California oil production has been on the decline since the 1980s, largely because existing oil fields are becoming depleted and there are more economical places to produce.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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What started out as a thrifty practice has become an unofficial commandment of Southern kitchens—don't waste one drop of tasty bacon grease.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Budgeting is always a factor, but Gaines offers a thrifty solution by shopping your own home.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Frugal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frugal. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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