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
Mahjong’s growth may seem niche, but its impact could be profound—especially for businesses looking to tap into the experience economy, ageless play, and modern rituals.
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Iran seeks a deal to steady a troubled economy
Iran’s internal politics are still inflamed over the mandatory hijab, or headscarf, with women still ignoring the law on the streets of Tehran.
—Matthew Lee and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration’s announcement of sweeping tariffs earlier this month sent oil prices plummeting in anticipation of a slowing economy and possible recession.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
Faced with a slumping economy and likely big cuts in federal aid, state legislators are once again weighing whether to turn delinquent taxpayers over to collection agencies — and block renewal of their driver’s licenses or vehicle registrations.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Iran seeks a deal to steady a troubled economy
Iran’s internal politics are still inflamed over the mandatory hijab, or headscarf, with women still ignoring the law on the streets of Tehran.
—Matthew Lee and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration’s announcement of sweeping tariffs earlier this month sent oil prices plummeting in anticipation of a slowing economy and possible recession.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
Faced with a slumping economy and likely big cuts in federal aid, state legislators are once again weighing whether to turn delinquent taxpayers over to collection agencies — and block renewal of their driver’s licenses or vehicle registrations.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for economy
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This shift is part of a larger trend toward portfolio diversification and hands-on control over retirement savings.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Research shows Los Angeles is in desperate need of large, mature trees, which provide more shade, better storm water management and energy savings.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
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But while the fine dining scene is flourishing, the everyday staples still tell a story of hardship, frugality, and a desire to waste nothing.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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In the meantime, people could do worse than to embrace some prudence and frugality.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Woman Makes 'Creepy' Find In Thrift Store By Alice Gibbs Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A thrift store shopper from Scotland stumbled on something unexpected in her local store when a beautiful glass paperweight caught her eye.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Creating sustainability fashion maps that inform users of thrift pop-ups, repair shops and donation drives, is another goal.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economy. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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