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
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.
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2025
In the meantime, people could do worse than to embrace some prudence and frugality.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The Broncos transformed their defensive front last spring, and did so with impressive frugality.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
Both sets of parents worked really hard to instill the core values of faith, family, hard work, and frugality.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2025
In the meantime, people could do worse than to embrace some prudence and frugality.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The Broncos transformed their defensive front last spring, and did so with impressive frugality.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
Both sets of parents worked really hard to instill the core values of faith, family, hard work, and frugality.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frugality
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The company celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this year, and brought out some of its creators on stage that have broken through the pop culture zeitgeist to emphasize the evolution of the creator economy from kids in their basements to billion-dollar studios.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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The land quickly became part of Jamaica’s growing sugar economy, worked by enslaved Africans and generating profits for the Dickinson family.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The Energy and Commerce Committee was directed to find $880 billion in savings.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Most importantly, these conversations can help break down the misperception that the CPO’s strategic value can only be found in cost savings while fostering more holistic collaboration opportunities.—
M. Todd Abner,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The first Outfit Repeater L.A. event was a success, drawing a crowd of fashion enthusiasts and women who wanted to sell their beloved wardrobes directly to buyers, bypassing the intermediary of a thrift store.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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There's nothing like the thrill of finding the perfect piece at the thrift store.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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The parsimony has so far delivered one FA Cup and an on-field blueprint as devoid of life as most others since the Ferguson era ended.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The parsimony has so far delivered one FA Cup and an on-field blueprint as devoid of life as most others since the Ferguson era ended.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Frugality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frugality. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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