parsimony

noun

ˈpär-sə-ˌmō-nē How to pronounce parsimony (audio)
Definition of parsimonynext
1
as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money his parsimony was so extreme that he'd walk five miles to the store to save a few cents on gas

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2
as in saving
careful management of material resources people often think that the good times will last forever and have little interest in parsimony

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Recent Examples of parsimony The parsimony has so far delivered one FA Cup and an on-field blueprint as devoid of life as most others since the Ferguson era ended. — Phil Hay, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parsimony
  1. economy
  2. saving
  3. frugality
  4. thrift
  5. prudence
  6. providence
Noun
  • Macroeconomic Uncertainty Last but certainly not least is the continued and apparently increasing macroeconomic uncertainty that continues to permeate the U.S. economy – and by extension – the global financial system.
    — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • With budget cuts looming, the VTC is imploring local businesses, community partners and donors to invest in workforce development and help shape the future of Baltimore’s economy.
    — Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of economy
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  • Likewise, few people recognize the stark reality that 70% of people over age 65 will need some form of long-term care, which can quickly deplete savings.
    — Joseph Coughlin, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Intel’s 13th Gen CPUs are not its newest platform, but this still reasonably recent chip family should deliver a satisfactory mix of performance and price savings.
    — Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of saving
Noun
  • The Cincinnati Bengals have been criticized for years for being the one of the few NFL teams without a true indoor practice facility—viewed by some fans as a symbol of ownership’s frugality.
    — Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The 38-year-old Overland Park resident strives to limit his out-of-pocket expenses to $1,000 a month, part of a frugality born out of a challenging life.
    — Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of frugality
Noun
  • Check thrift stores, your local buy-nothing groups, and your own junk drawers.
    — Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Most of Johnson’s acquisitions came via the secondhand market: a shirt from a thrift store and a scarf from The RealReal.
    — Ana Colón, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of thrift
Noun
  • For investors caught between FOMO and financial prudence, even Goldman suggests hedging your bets.
    — Jackie Snow, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The company reported a strong quarter in early February but left its outlook unchanged for the rest of the year out of prudence and conservatism.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of prudence
Noun
  • There is a way forward, however, that was recently proposed by the theologian Matt Jantzen in his study on the doctrine of providence (i.e., how Christians think about God’s relationship to history).
    — B.G. White, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Everything is either a complete accident or divine providence, the movie suggests.
    — Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Parsimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parsimony. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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