frugally

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frugally
Adverb
  • The population is shrinking, and the region has struggled economically.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
  • For all the warm words and photos, Xi does not regard any of the other SCO members as being economically or geopolitically in the same league.
    Kerry Brown, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Unsurprisingly, the variant will not come cheaply.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This mirrors how pharmaceutical companies spend billions developing drugs but can manufacture additional pills cheaply.
    Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • However, a number of attendees posted negative comments about the event on social media, with many claiming that the experience was chaotic and poorly organized.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Unlike Tom and Jasmine’s cakes, however, his Victoria sponge is totally gross and poorly made.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Alternatives to money transfer apps Mobile apps like Wise and Remitly have emerged to enable users to transfer funds quickly and inexpensively via a user-friendly interface.
    Andreina Rodriguez,Maya Benjamin, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
  • The idea is to prepare educators more quickly and inexpensively.
    Gail Richmond, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • Acidic Cleaners Acidic cleaners like lemon juice and vinegar can etch or damage the finish of some tiles, especially those that are unglazed, so test it on your tile before using and use it sparingly, not for every cleaning.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Past presidents have used that authority sparingly.
    Andrea Hsu, NPR, 1 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • When opportunities arise, whether lowly paid or not, we’re often left with no other choice than to take the role that pays meagerly.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Fraser hopes against hope that this whole debacle will increase their tip, however meagerly.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • That’s frustrating considering the format has always been thriftily priced.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Frugally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frugally. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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