1
as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money
his parsimony was so extreme that he'd walk five miles to the store to save a few cents on gas
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as in saving
careful management of material resources
people often think that the good times will last forever and have little interest in parsimony
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Recent Examples of parsimony
Two of them are falsifiability and parsimony.
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Calum Lister Matheson, The Conversation, 14 Nov. 2025
No act of parsimony shrinks the size of government either.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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
But the Senate’s parsimony on these issues was praised by the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, a think tank that advocates for racial and economic justice.
—Larry Edelman, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2023
Given the exorbitant gasoline prices in most European countries, such parsimony is a vital part of the appeal.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 26 May 2023
His record in the Premier League, in particular, in recent years has been built as much on defensive parsimony as attacking threat.
—New York Times, 13 Apr. 2022
At the conference this year, delegates from developing countries said this parsimony had undermined their trust in the U.N. process.
—Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2021
Calum Lister Matheson, The Conversation, 14 Nov. 2025
No act of parsimony shrinks the size of government either.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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
But the Senate’s parsimony on these issues was praised by the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, a think tank that advocates for racial and economic justice.
—Larry Edelman, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2023
Given the exorbitant gasoline prices in most European countries, such parsimony is a vital part of the appeal.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 26 May 2023
His record in the Premier League, in particular, in recent years has been built as much on defensive parsimony as attacking threat.
—New York Times, 13 Apr. 2022
At the conference this year, delegates from developing countries said this parsimony had undermined their trust in the U.N. process.
—Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parsimony
Noun
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The deal was meant to free the Iranian economy from years of crippling sanctions in return for limits on Iran’s nuclear program, notably its enrichment of uranium.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Years of sanctions, economic mismanagement and corruption have gutted Iran’s economy.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Daylight saving time disrupts the circadian rhythms of the human body, and the abrupt time change has been linked to higher risk of mood disorders and heart diseases, according to the organization.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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These institutions tend to offer higher rates to savers than those with local banking branches, thanks to the former saving on overhead and maintenance costs.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Inflation continues to pressure consumers The holiday economizing comes as Americans continue to battle inflation, which rose after the COVID-19 pandemic to levels not seen since the 1980s.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Nov. 2025
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Unfortunately, that’s the cost of frugality, something that will certainly be the hallmark of Sullivan’s first crack at free agency as GM.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Off-mountain Activities Vintage Shopping Ketchum has a treasure trove of vintage and second-hand shops, thanks to a culture of quiet luxury that prizes quality, taste, and frugality.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Not least among these is their relative cheapness compared to manned systems, combined with their expendability.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Feb. 2026
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Understanding that difference can prevent endless money conflicts because frugality builds a meaningful life, while cheapness slowly erodes joy.—
Brian Page,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2025
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No one wants to bring home a vacuum cleaner with someone else’s dirt inside, so be sure to empty it before bringing it to the thrift store.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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The high-value heirlooms underscore that Dunn’s Attic isn’t your typical thrift store of second-hand donations or a rummage sale’s random assortment.—
Colleen McNally Arnett,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Courage lies somewhere between cowardice and recklessness, generosity between stinginess and extravagance.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter’s unit rarely gets burned by big plays in the passing game — save for the first quarter against the Texans in Week 17 — and pairing that with stinginess inside the 20-yard line has made the Chargers difficult to score on consistently.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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For our destiny is written by the hand of providence, and these first 250 years were just the beginning.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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On its home field in the CIF Southern Section Division 13 quarterfinals, Woodbridge used its magic, or providence, or plain dumb luck to score a 23-16 victory over Buena Park.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
15 Nov. 2025
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“Parsimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parsimony. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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