economy

noun

i-ˈkä-nə-mē How to pronounce economy (audio)
Definition of economynext
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 Indonesia and India are member states of the Group of 20 major developing countries and emerging economies and BRICS. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 Mahoney says the annoyance economy tends to be less of a problem in sectors with lots of repeat transactions, and companies have to earn the same customer's business again and again. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 7 July 2026 This approach recognizes that an indefinite flow of free outside services can weaken the same local economy that recovery is supposed to restore. — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The Seat The no-frills seats in economy have a hexagonal pattern and come with a basic pillow and blanket. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for economy
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  1. saving
  2. frugality
  3. thrift
Noun
  • Studies on the psychology of saving have found attaching tangible milestones to financial planning, such as a goal to buy a home, tend to instill better savings habits in young people.
    — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 30 June 2026
  • The remaining 30% is reserved for improving your financial future through saving, investing or paying down debt.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Definition of saving
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  • Jerry Brown left seminary before becoming a priest but made his Jesuit education central to his political identity — especially his frugality, environmentalism and preference for rehabilitation over incarceration.
    — Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
  • Kacey Musgraves’s twisting catalogue cruises through country, folk, pop, soul, and disco in search of multifaceted frugality.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Definition of frugality
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  • Last year’s grants paid for things like job skills training aimed at retaining nonprofit employees, specialized accounting services and a marketing program for thrift stores.
    — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • The once-thriving outlet mall now features only a single thrift store.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 July 2026
Definition of thrift

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“Economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economy. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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