as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money
longing for the occasional luxury, they bitterly complained about their father's tightfistedness
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The work offered by Alban isn’t sufficient for the couple to make a living, least of all in a new-to-them urban economy where everything from renting an apartment to making a bank withdrawal comes with hidden costs.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026 -
While the next storm is never far away in New England, the value proposition for our customers and the state is clear – strategic, cost-effective investments in reliability deliver real benefits to families, businesses and the broader economy.—
Steve Sullivan,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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The mitigation is to disable automative media saving.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Routine Pap smears are life-saving.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Celtics were without their leading scorer, Jaylen Brown, who was sidelined with left hamstring tightness and a right knee contusion.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The tightness can lead to slower growth and issues with effective water and nutrient absorption.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 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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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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Reputationally, the tech was a risk; Spotify’s rise had triggered complaints from artists who felt like the new system’s ease and cheapness devalued their art.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Tightfistedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tightfistedness. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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