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 latest: Passengers can now reserve parking spots in advance for the garages and economy green lot and pay through an app called Metropolis, airport officials announced Monday.
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Megan Stringer, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
In fact, for every dollar that goes back to France for a bottle of wine, more than $4.50 is generated in the U.S. economy.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024
Understand that there also will be large changes for other world economies.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 17 Nov. 2024
In addition to the consequences for the global economy, an increase in U.S.-China tensions would have far-reaching implications for U.S. allies in the Asia-Pacific region such as South Korea, Japan and Australia.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Megan Stringer, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
In fact, for every dollar that goes back to France for a bottle of wine, more than $4.50 is generated in the U.S. economy.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024
Understand that there also will be large changes for other world economies.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 17 Nov. 2024
In addition to the consequences for the global economy, an increase in U.S.-China tensions would have far-reaching implications for U.S. allies in the Asia-Pacific region such as South Korea, Japan and Australia.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for economy
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Instead of going back to the well for more public funds, AC Transit should look at the cost side of the ledger, focusing on savings opportunities other than service cuts.Marc Joffe, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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This decrease was attributed to a savings initiative to offset the decline in revenue.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The spread of frugality is hurting China’s economy.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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Plagued by global pandemics and industry-wide strikes, Hollywood has experienced an unprecedented era of frugality in the past few years.Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Sep. 2024
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Will the gift elicit a momentary laugh and then end up in the trash or being donated to a thrift store?Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The thrift store is tied to a Catholic parish in Harbor Springs, north of Traverse City and Petoskey, according to its website.Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economy. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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