as in economical
careful in the management of money or resources
by being frugal, the family is able to stretch its monthly budget
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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 frugal
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024
Psychology of Money Big-spenders and frugal folks alike are invited to learn about the psychology of finances in this 200-level course.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024
Les Carpenter, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
My parents were very cautious with money and maintained a pretty high level of frugality while having well-paying jobs and indulging in experiences such as nice vacations.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 23 Feb. 2024
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Adjective
Our true frugal shoppers can still get their glam on, too.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024
Psychology of Money Big-spenders and frugal folks alike are invited to learn about the psychology of finances in this 200-level course.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024
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The frugality that worked so well with the LAOOC didn’t translate to baseball.
—Les Carpenter, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
My parents were very cautious with money and maintained a pretty high level of frugality while having well-paying jobs and indulging in experiences such as nice vacations.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 23 Feb. 2024
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Although the upfront cost may be higher than a monthly subscription, the lifetime license makes Office 2021 a more economical choice in the long run. Don't miss this budget-friendly productivity solution while the price has dropped.New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
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This moment is so effective because Ford is so economical with his emotions.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
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For the Michigan economy, the economists anticipate stronger growth in 2025 and 2026 as the potential federal tax cuts and additional Federal Reserve interest rate cuts act to boost growth.JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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All the major North American carriers — Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Air Canada — use variations of priority boarding, with premium passengers allowed to board before those who purchase economy seats.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Instead of going back to the well for more public funds, AC Transit should look at the cost side of the ledger, focusing on savings opportunities other than service cuts.Marc Joffe, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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This decrease was attributed to a savings initiative to offset the decline in revenue.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Its unique design adds dimension and a thrifty style to any room.Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
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Wholesale clubs can be a particularly thrifty move for large or multiple families who can divvy up bulk supplies.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2024
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Will the gift elicit a momentary laugh and then end up in the trash or being donated to a thrift store?Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The thrift store is tied to a Catholic parish in Harbor Springs, north of Traverse City and Petoskey, according to its website.Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 8 Nov. 2024
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And even if the existing global public health architecture survives this time of parsimony and austerity, it will have been remodeled along the way.Laurie Garrett, Foreign Affairs, 6 Mar. 2012
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But the Senate’s parsimony on these issues was praised by the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, a think tank that advocates for racial and economic justice.Larry Edelman, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2023
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“Frugal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frugal. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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