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frugal

[froo-guhl] / ˈfru gəl /


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A sizable minority of well-off shoppers have always been frugal, perhaps because they grew up modestly and kept those habits when they ascended into the upper middle class.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

It’s a good fit for a frugal moment, with farmer incomes this year projected to come in 24% below their 2022 peak.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Because in terms of spending alone, this window was by no means frugal.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

But even frugal Germany signed on, despite its longstanding opposition to this funding model.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

“Don’t be frugal, now. And no slacks. Make sure Miss LaVole helps you.”

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett




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