thriftily

adverb

Definition of thriftilynext
as in frugally

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Recent Examples of thriftily That’s frustrating considering the format has always been thriftily priced. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thriftily
  1. frugally
  2. cheaply
  3. inexpensively
  4. economically
  5. poorly
  6. sparingly
  7. meagerly
Adverb
  • The family lived frugally, Ferguson said, since Good’s partner sold a company and didn’t work as Good attended graduate school online.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Perdue has lived a double life—having access to immense privilege and money from two business empires, while holding down a regular job and living frugally.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Definition of frugally
Adverb
  • Turner is a cheaply available player with legitimate top-20 upside.
    — Gary Davenport, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • Drone interceptors could offer greater flexibility if they can be manufactured cheaply and stored in larger numbers.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of cheaply
Adverb
  • As air conditioning breakdowns grow more common and repair companies face packed schedules, many homeowners are eager to get their cooling restored as quickly — and as inexpensively — as possible.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • While secondary payloads can fly with many launch providers, none offer transportation as frequently or inexpensively as SpaceX rideshare.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
Definition of inexpensively
Adverb
  • Japan similarly complements its healthcare reforms with its own measures that enable older workers to remain economically active.
    — Runchana Pongsaparn, Fortune, 31 July 2026
  • Last year, in the middle of a hot, brutal, economically challenging season that saw many Miami restaurants falter and diners grow wary of spending, Hiyakawa in Wynwood decided to make a temporary change.
    — Connie Ogle July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of economically
Adverb
  • Webb, though, was in no mood to celebrate the win on a day where the Giants (48-65) sold because of how poorly their season has gone.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Curcumin is poorly absorbed on its own, but piperine, a compound in black pepper, increases how much curcumin your body takes in.
    — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of poorly
Adverb
  • The game isn't afraid to sit in silence, with music used sparingly, often playing from speakers hidden across the island.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Feed your lychee sparingly from spring through summer using a low-nitrogen, organic fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants, such as an evergreen or citrus blend, to support healthy growth without burning the roots.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of sparingly
Adverb
  • Limón would like to see the state stop subsidizing corporations who pay so meagerly that their employees qualify for Medi-Cal.
    — Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of meagerly

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“Thriftily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thriftily. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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