as in saving
careful management of material resources
people on fixed incomes are used to practicing economy
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Recent Examples of economy
That was the 11th-best performance among the states and topped the 2% expansion of the national economy.
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
In the competitive economy for people’s attention, the videos can help win looks and likes, potentially driving ad revenue for those who post them.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
The total creator economy is projected to surpass $500 billion in valuation by 2030.
—Tyler Chou, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The war has caused an oil shock that has rattled India’s economy.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
In the competitive economy for people’s attention, the videos can help win looks and likes, potentially driving ad revenue for those who post them.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
The total creator economy is projected to surpass $500 billion in valuation by 2030.
—Tyler Chou, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The war has caused an oil shock that has rattled India’s economy.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for economy
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While companies have always prioritized saving time—one of a brand’s most valuable resources—Luca Braschi, Soko’s marketing and technology manager, noted that energy is becoming an equally pressing concern, particularly as rising oil prices drive up costs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Or, the city could take a more time-consuming and cost saving approach by asking the state legislature for help.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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On a call with reporters Monday, Wu defended the frugality of her FY27 spending plan amid calls for an audit of city and BPS spending by two city councilors.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Are Flaubert and Beckett writers who felt terror about having children, and then sublimated this frugality into the discipline of their literary work?—
Aaron Matz,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Right Away Secondhand enthusiasts have a strong opinion that grabbing a cart or basket immediately upon setting foot into a thrift store will lead to bad luck while shopping.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Teak outdoor furniture is an especially valuable thrift store find.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economy. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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