as in economizing
careful in the management of money or resources
we have to be economical in our use of the camp's limited supply of electricity
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Recent Examples of economical
One economical approach is to get one humidifier for the room with the most plants in it, and move any other plants prone to dryness into the room for the winter months, if feasible.
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Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
For those who already have crossbars, the Rhino Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier is my favorite economical option.
—Cameron Martindell, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026
Built for real-world use Beyond performance, the researchers emphasize that the compound is both safe and economical.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
While humidifiers are a better choice for houseplant collections, a pebble tray is an economical alternative to raise humidity around a single plant or two.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for economical
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The former are made using a resource-saving, closed-loop process.—
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And of the 60% who did venture to a library, most were frugal.—
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The like ski bum cache of like the frugal Gourmet.—
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Not only is saving Parmesan rinds a thrifty move, but cooking with them is an easy way to inject flavor into so many of your favorite dishes.—
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David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Darden Restaurants on Thursday reported strong sales growth, fueled by demand at Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse as thrifty diners look for good deals.—
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Picking up the fifth-year options for quarterbacks is generally accepted to be fiscally prudent.—
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This is a man who, throughout his long public and political life, has seldom been associated with such descriptors as modest, prudent or vulnerable.—
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The ordinance also recognizes domestic workers as formal workers and extends protections to employees of non-profit organizations, including eligibility for provident fund and pension schemes.—
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My brother-in-law was not what one calls a provident father.—
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In other cases, the redactions were more sparing.—
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But the smile is now more sparing, at least on camera.—
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“Economical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/economical. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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