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
But those were targeted tariffs that could benefit the U.S. economy.
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Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
This cautious approach allowed the US to develop its economy and military strength without becoming deeply embroiled in European rivalries.
—Andrew Latham, JSTOR Daily, 27 Mar. 2025
Questions that had long seemed resolved—about the nature of the global economy and America’s role in the world—are suddenly getting new answers.
—Edward Felsenthal, TIME, 16 Mar. 2025
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
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Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
This cautious approach allowed the US to develop its economy and military strength without becoming deeply embroiled in European rivalries.
—Andrew Latham, JSTOR Daily, 27 Mar. 2025
Questions that had long seemed resolved—about the nature of the global economy and America’s role in the world—are suddenly getting new answers.
—Edward Felsenthal, TIME, 16 Mar. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for 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
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While the Seattle route may offer the most significant savings, travelers in other cities can also score a deal.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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This isn't the first time a thrift store find has amazed the internet.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The thrift stores of this time were, of course, Aladdin’s caves of jewel-level vintage, but at the time, nobody really wanted any of that.—
Amanda Harlech,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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