as in economical
careful in the management of money or resources
by being frugal, the family is able to stretch its monthly budget
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as in economy
careful management of material resources
her lifelong frugality has enabled her to save enough money to go to college next year
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Recent Examples of frugal
Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
More use means more environmental strain even if individual models become increasingly resource frugal.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 7 Dec. 2025
The company cites a rise in frugality triggered by an uncertain economy, and the return to restoring vintage furniture and decor.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
However, many owners and ownership groups, for their own reasons, choose to maintain a frugal approach to player payroll.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
More use means more environmental strain even if individual models become increasingly resource frugal.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Noun
And at a time when the Great Depression still loomed in popular memory, frugality through efficiency was seen as a moral goal.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 7 Dec. 2025
The company cites a rise in frugality triggered by an uncertain economy, and the return to restoring vintage furniture and decor.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frugal
Adjective
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The new tunnel should also be economical, without expensive and unneeded bench walls.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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This retro classic had its heyday in the ’50s and ’60s as an economical casserole, often built around leftover chicken and a can of mushroom soup.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Airlines canceled flights and cultural events were postponed as Cuba endures its worst fuel shortage in years, harming tourism and the broader economy.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Stakes are high for the landmark meeting, which could cement the relative stability between the world’s two biggest economies that emerged after a Xi-Trump meeting in South Korea last fall.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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If that's a bit rich for your blood, the Pro variant is pitched at $1,999 – a considerable saving on the $3,499 retail ticket price.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2026
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Everyone talks a lot about cost saving and productivity with AI, but there are very few true cases that talk about top-line growth.—
Simon James,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Using leftover ham is a thrifty way to get dinner on table, and this recipe makes great use of it.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Budgeting is always a factor, but Gaines offers a thrifty solution by shopping your own home.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Sort through your winter weather drawer or closet shelf and keep only your favorite or warmest attire, and donate the rest to a shelter or thrift store.—
Kaylei Fear,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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From vintage linens and everyday necessities to collectible memorabilia and eclectic oddities, thrift stores have something for everyone.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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Two of them are falsifiability and parsimony.—
Calum Lister Matheson,
The Conversation,
14 Nov. 2025
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No act of parsimony shrinks the size of government either.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Frugal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frugal. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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