as in economy
careful management of material resources
her lifelong frugality has enabled her to save enough money to go to college next year
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Recent Examples of frugality
But while the fine dining scene is flourishing, the everyday staples still tell a story of hardship, frugality, and a desire to waste nothing.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
In the meantime, people could do worse than to embrace some prudence and frugality.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
But while the fine dining scene is flourishing, the everyday staples still tell a story of hardship, frugality, and a desire to waste nothing.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The Cincinnati Bengals have been criticized for years for being the one of the few NFL teams without a true indoor practice facility—viewed by some fans as a symbol of ownership’s frugality.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
In the meantime, people could do worse than to embrace some prudence and frugality.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
But while the fine dining scene is flourishing, the everyday staples still tell a story of hardship, frugality, and a desire to waste nothing.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The Cincinnati Bengals have been criticized for years for being the one of the few NFL teams without a true indoor practice facility—viewed by some fans as a symbol of ownership’s frugality.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frugality
Noun
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Muted gas prices represent one of the biggest bright spots in the US economy, which has suffered from softer consumer spending and vast uncertainty caused by the global trade war.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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Because in the modern economy, the best companies don’t just stay relevant.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Silver—or silverplate—items are always worth browsing for at the thrift store, says Ellie Christopher.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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From left: Alexis Hadley's $2 thrift store painting; and the message on the back.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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No act of parsimony shrinks the size of government either.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Parsimony For The Prudent The principle of parsimony is a key tenet of business success that prudent entrepreneurs can apply in many areas, including data gathering.—
Julius Černiauskas,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Frugality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frugality. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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