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
If there’s another deficit, as seems likely, candidates who spent the past year preaching frugality will fare better than those pushing profligacy.
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John Seiler, Oc Register, 31 May 2025
As many early retirees know, a little frugality can shave years off the timeline.
—Joseph Drups, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Hooded eyes, a linear slash for a mouth, a square jaw, a tousle of hair — the startling frugality of lines that bring the dying sitter to full life embodies the knowing depth of the couple’s relationship.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 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
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John Seiler, Oc Register, 31 May 2025
As many early retirees know, a little frugality can shave years off the timeline.
—Joseph Drups, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Hooded eyes, a linear slash for a mouth, a square jaw, a tousle of hair — the startling frugality of lines that bring the dying sitter to full life embodies the knowing depth of the couple’s relationship.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frugality
Noun
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But some experts say the tariffs could slow the U.S. economy and weaken the value of American exports in the short-term, including in Wisconsin.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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Development brings short-term financial gain: new housing increases property tax revenue and fuels the local economy through construction jobs and related services.—
John Emmanuel,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Cuisinart's summer sale is in full swing, and the savings are good.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Plus, score savings on the ultra-popular Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask and these Crest teeth whitening strips.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The nonprofit operates Dapper Inc., a thrift store with clothing and household items.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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This isn't the first time a mystery item from a thrift store has baffled people online.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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