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
In the meantime, people could do worse than to embrace some prudence and frugality.
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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
In the meantime, people could do worse than to embrace some prudence and frugality.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for 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
In the meantime, people could do worse than to embrace some prudence and frugality.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frugality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frugality
Noun
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Through this program, the city is already transforming aging Manhattan office buildings into brighter, more modern workspaces and attracting high-growth, international companies in the life sciences, green economy, and tech sectors to the city.—
Adolfo Carrión Jr,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Tourism gradually dried up, starving its economy of billions of dollars in annual spending.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Talk about debt, savings, spending habits, and long-term goals.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Even though fuel prices have since come down, EVs still offer substantial long-term savings—especially for drivers who log a lot of miles.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Not only is the search for sustainable, long-lasting decor causing more consumers to look to their local thrift store, but there’s also the allure of adding timeless, worn, and unique pieces to the home.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2025
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Becoming her own boss With the help of her father, Sullivan scoured local flea markets, antique malls and thrift stores for vintage charms and chains.—
Sophie Caldwell
Lauren Shamo,
CNBC,
28 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 19 Jun. 2025.
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