as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money
a man of legendary tightness, he has plenty of money in his savings account
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Recent Examples of tightness
Meanwhile, Powell has been dealing with lower back tightness and was listed as questionable for Saturday’s game.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
But Aestura’s AtoBarrier365 Cream Mist isn’t your average spritz; the 2025 Best of Beauty Award winner delivers an ultrafine cloud of ceramide-rich hydration that helps reinforce your skin’s barrier and relieves midday tightness or dryness on the fly.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
With second-year Kel’el Ware out Tuesday night with hamstring tightness, his first absence of the season, and with fourth-year Nikola Jovic again uneven, this time 3 of 11 against the Kings, Adebayo’s Tuesday night effort practically was essential from the power rotation.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
The brand began with its A3O Elemental Serum, a tightness-improving treatment, and an oral supplement that targets aging from the inside out.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Wembanyama missed 12 games earlier this season with calf tightness.
—Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
The Celtics came into the game light on wing depth after ruling out Josh Minott (ankle sprain) and Sam Hauser (hamstring tightness).
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Wage data is closely watched as a gauge of labor market tightness and a key signal for inflation pressures as the Federal Reserve continues to weigh future interest rate cuts.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
The latest gains also have been driven by traders rushing to ship copper to the US in anticipation of potential tariffs, creating tightness elsewhere.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
But Aestura’s AtoBarrier365 Cream Mist isn’t your average spritz; the 2025 Best of Beauty Award winner delivers an ultrafine cloud of ceramide-rich hydration that helps reinforce your skin’s barrier and relieves midday tightness or dryness on the fly.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
With second-year Kel’el Ware out Tuesday night with hamstring tightness, his first absence of the season, and with fourth-year Nikola Jovic again uneven, this time 3 of 11 against the Kings, Adebayo’s Tuesday night effort practically was essential from the power rotation.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
The brand began with its A3O Elemental Serum, a tightness-improving treatment, and an oral supplement that targets aging from the inside out.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Wembanyama missed 12 games earlier this season with calf tightness.
—Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
The Celtics came into the game light on wing depth after ruling out Josh Minott (ankle sprain) and Sam Hauser (hamstring tightness).
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Wage data is closely watched as a gauge of labor market tightness and a key signal for inflation pressures as the Federal Reserve continues to weigh future interest rate cuts.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
The latest gains also have been driven by traders rushing to ship copper to the US in anticipation of potential tariffs, creating tightness elsewhere.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tightness
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The duo’s departure leaves Japan without any pandas for the first time in more than five decades, at a time when relations between Asia’s two biggest economies are at their lowest point in years.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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Guests participate directly, sorting waste with in-room recycling bins that fuel a circular economy.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 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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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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Made from SpanxSmooth material—a lightweight nylon-and-elastane blend—the bralette feels almost weightless and provides gentle smoothing without any digging or pinching.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
30 Nov. 2025
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Walter’s first full season in charge was the end of the penny pinching that existed under prior owner Frank McCourt.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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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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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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Executive producer and star of the film, Danielle Brooks, stuns with her performance as a mother trying to juggle it all and offers an honest portrayal of what happens when extenuating circumstances prevent closeness and warmth within a household.—
Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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As the boys grew, that closeness only deepened, and eventually, her father made a decision that changed the family’s daily life.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Tightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tightness. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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