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 Milano, the world’s biggest high-end design trade show, continue to expand their capacities beyond their traditional role, in order to help small- and medium-sized firms through a tough economy. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 Both NextEra and Iberdrola have made major investments in utility-scale renewables, and moved to capture explosive demand from data centers and economy-wide electrification. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Plague death exposes Putin's crumbling grip as war and economy spiral downward. — FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Iran’s economy shrank at an annual rate of 10% between March and June, according to Iranian government data. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for economy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for economy
  1. saving
  2. frugality
  3. thrift
Noun
  • The debate over daylight saving time has stretched on for years.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Detractors said permanent daylight saving time would lead to darker and potentially more hazardous winter mornings when children will be waiting for school buses and parents will be driving to work in darkness.
    — Melissa Goldin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of saving
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  • In real life, Andrew’s frugality drove a wedge between him and his daughters.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • His frugality has been well-documented, and his refusal to treat Blazers operations like an NBA team rather than an NHL one is concerning.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of frugality
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  • Most thrift stores will not accept these items because of liability risks, testing requirements, and disposal costs.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
  • At the end of the day, heed these words of advice for any dedicated thrift store shopper who knows the disappointment of leaving a beautiful but flawed item behind.
    — Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of thrift

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

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