as in economy
careful management of material resources
her lifelong frugality has enabled her to save enough money to go to college next year
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Recent Examples of frugality
Khamenei was born into poverty and outwardly disdains pomp, cultivating an image of pious frugality.
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Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
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
Keeping things simple and comparatively cheap could improve Dectravalve’s chances of catching on with automakers and suppliers notorious for frugality.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Dec. 2025
Baby boomers’ good timing America’s septuagenarians were raised by parents who came of age during the Great Depression and learned the hard way the lessons of frugality and the importance of saving money.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 8 Dec. 2025
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Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
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
Keeping things simple and comparatively cheap could improve Dectravalve’s chances of catching on with automakers and suppliers notorious for frugality.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Dec. 2025
Baby boomers’ good timing America’s septuagenarians were raised by parents who came of age during the Great Depression and learned the hard way the lessons of frugality and the importance of saving money.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frugality
Noun
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Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has sought to bring the bloc closer to countries in the Middle East to shore up their economies and bolster their security.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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These wearable forms of currency or value illustrate the inseparable relationship between economy, community, and artistry.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Two of them are falsifiability and parsimony.—
Calum Lister Matheson,
The Conversation,
14 Nov. 2025
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No act of parsimony shrinks the size of government either.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Frugality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frugality. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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