1
as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money
his parsimony was so extreme that he'd walk five miles to the store to save a few cents on gas
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2
as in saving
careful management of material resources
people often think that the good times will last forever and have little interest in parsimony
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Recent Examples of parsimony
And even if the existing global public health architecture survives this time of parsimony and austerity, it will have been remodeled along the way.
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Laurie Garrett, Foreign Affairs, 6 Mar. 2012
But the Senate’s parsimony on these issues was praised by the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, a think tank that advocates for racial and economic justice.
—Larry Edelman, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2023
Given the exorbitant gasoline prices in most European countries, such parsimony is a vital part of the appeal.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 26 May 2023
One of the beauties of Out of Africa was its elegant parsimony; extraordinary claims were easily dismissed and ignored.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2010
Here's where the author explains the philosophy behind the statistical technique: When choosing among several competing scientific models, two opposing factors must be taken into account: the goodness of fit and parsimony.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2010
His record in the Premier League, in particular, in recent years has been built as much on defensive parsimony as attacking threat.
—New York Times, 13 Apr. 2022
At the conference this year, delegates from developing countries said this parsimony had undermined their trust in the U.N. process.
—Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2021
The likely answer is that what’s true today has always been true: parsimony is the surest path to wealth.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2021
Laurie Garrett, Foreign Affairs, 6 Mar. 2012
But the Senate’s parsimony on these issues was praised by the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, a think tank that advocates for racial and economic justice.
—Larry Edelman, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2023
Given the exorbitant gasoline prices in most European countries, such parsimony is a vital part of the appeal.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 26 May 2023
One of the beauties of Out of Africa was its elegant parsimony; extraordinary claims were easily dismissed and ignored.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2010
Here's where the author explains the philosophy behind the statistical technique: When choosing among several competing scientific models, two opposing factors must be taken into account: the goodness of fit and parsimony.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2010
His record in the Premier League, in particular, in recent years has been built as much on defensive parsimony as attacking threat.
—New York Times, 13 Apr. 2022
At the conference this year, delegates from developing countries said this parsimony had undermined their trust in the U.N. process.
—Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2021
The likely answer is that what’s true today has always been true: parsimony is the surest path to wealth.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parsimony
Noun
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The effect on their economies is a cautionary tale of what that role can mean.—
The Editors,
National Review,
27 Jan. 2025
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Investors will also await the release of the personal consumption expenditures price index for December on Friday — the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge — which will offer fresh insights into the health of the U.S. economy.—
Lisa Kailai Han,Fred Imbert,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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That prudence paid off earlier this week when China’s DeepSeek unveiled its free AI open-source technology.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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For decades afterward, the 1984 defeat revived Liberal prudence: Don’t overdo things.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
15 Jan. 2025
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The attorney general did not respond to the Statesman's questions about the providence and nature of the evidence.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American-Statesman,
17 Oct. 2024
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Jiangxi and Shandong providences reported refinancing RMB 55.1 billion and RMB 12.9 billion worth of hidden debt, respectively.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
2 Dec. 2024
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“Parsimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parsimony. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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