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
The fact that frantic diplomatic officials and business leaders managed to convince Petro to turn back from the abyss highlights the degree to which the Colombian economy is dependent on exports to the United States.
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
Each of the airline’s economy tickets now also include both a personal item and a 22-pound carry-on bag.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025
He was arrested earlier this month over his Dec. 3, 2024, martial law decree that plunged Asia's fourth-largest economy and a key U.S. ally into political turmoil.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
Overlooking pressing issues will only accelerate the destruction of such vital ecosystems, and the construction of this pipeline will exacerbate these losses, further threatening our environment and economy.
—Maya Shenefelt, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
Each of the airline’s economy tickets now also include both a personal item and a 22-pound carry-on bag.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025
He was arrested earlier this month over his Dec. 3, 2024, martial law decree that plunged Asia's fourth-largest economy and a key U.S. ally into political turmoil.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
Overlooking pressing issues will only accelerate the destruction of such vital ecosystems, and the construction of this pipeline will exacerbate these losses, further threatening our environment and economy.
—Maya Shenefelt, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for economy
Noun
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Woot sets itself apart in the dynamic world of e-commerce with its distinctive approach to limited-time offers and significant savings.—
Gabriela Vatu,
PCMAG,
5 Feb. 2025
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It's expected to cut property taxes by more than $160 for the average homeowner this year alone, representing a 71 percent increase from previous savings.—
Claire Dickey,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Their reasons seem to be more about frugality and security than fear of technology failures.—
Larry Light,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Rattigan says that frugality and a commitment to lean operations help to keep tuition costs low.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Lately, the 80-year-old gallerist has set her sights on Isola, a neighborhood just north of the city center that has attracted design workshops, thrift stores, and art studios.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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Wednesday night at Bob’s, there were evacuees from the Hughes fire in Castaic hoping for the best next to a group of young women in thrift store fur and boots, plus a family in sweats beside two guys in black leather jackets.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economy. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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