as in economizing
careful in the management of money or resources
we have to be economical in our use of the camp's limited supply of electricity
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Recent Examples of economical
To be sure, Apple is likely to focus on courting less affluent consumers by releasing more economical iPhone and MacBook models priced at $599 each this year, according to Barclays.
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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
The sheets are far more compact and economical, taking up absolutely no space in your bag and requiring just half a sheet per load of laundry.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
While fast food may be a convenient and economical option for some, dietitians warn that consumers need to be cognizant of total calorie count and other nutrition information.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Ground beef handled with care is a versatile, economical protein that can anchor weeknight dinners.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
The sheets are far more compact and economical, taking up absolutely no space in your bag and requiring just half a sheet per load of laundry.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
While fast food may be a convenient and economical option for some, dietitians warn that consumers need to be cognizant of total calorie count and other nutrition information.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Ground beef handled with care is a versatile, economical protein that can anchor weeknight dinners.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for economical
Adjective
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The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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There’s nothing a frugal shopper hates more than missing a good deal.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Leave the monuments to the developers and let city employees work in a clean, safe and frugal environment.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Those latter prices look downright thrifty in comparison.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Mar. 2026
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What started out as a thrifty practice has become an unofficial commandment of Southern kitchens—don't waste one drop of tasty bacon grease.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And that’s allowing Fed policymakers to be prudent, waiting on the sidelines to see everything play out before making a call to raise or lower rates, as several of them have said in recent public speeches, particularly the officials who dissented this week.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Trading back removed a lot of drama, but was the prudent way to go.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The ordinance also recognizes domestic workers as formal workers and extends protections to employees of non-profit organizations, including eligibility for provident fund and pension schemes.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Nov. 2025
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My brother-in-law was not what one calls a provident father.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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In other cases, the redactions were more sparing.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
19 Dec. 2025
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But the smile is now more sparing, at least on camera.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Economical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economical. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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