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 impressive 4% growth the Russian economy experienced in 2023 and 2024 did not materialize again in 2025.
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Daniel Depetris, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Tourism represents about one-third of Vanuatu's economy.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The goal is to fill the vacant stores on Las Olas and have a thriving local economy.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
There’s nothing fun about this economy, much less our politics and social issues.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
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Daniel Depetris, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Tourism represents about one-third of Vanuatu's economy.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The goal is to fill the vacant stores on Las Olas and have a thriving local economy.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
There’s nothing fun about this economy, much less our politics and social issues.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for economy
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The classic Feldstein-Horioka puzzle asked why domestic saving and investment remained closely linked despite open capital markets.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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But because the Trump plan is based on voluntary participation – Congressional authority is likely needed for anyone to be automatically enrolled – the number of workers likely to see their retirement savings go up as a result could be much lower than Morningstar’s estimate.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2026
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Kacey Musgraves’s twisting catalogue cruises through country, folk, pop, soul, and disco in search of multifaceted frugality.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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On a call with reporters Monday, Wu defended the frugality of her FY27 spending plan amid calls for an audit of city and BPS spending by two city councilors.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Easy to grow and perfect for edging flagstone walkways, provide sea thrift with good drainage and loose soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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After the debate, the producers had agreed to add a hundred and twenty-five more extras, sending Kurata, the costume designer, on a frantic thrift-store shopping spree, seeking monochromatic outfits in blue, pink, brown, yellow, orange, and green.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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“Economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economy. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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