frugal

Example Sentences

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“People have this idea that they will spend less in retirement — that they’ll be more frugal — but that’s not always the case.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The result is a set of tools including real-time transcription—called Adalat AI—that is frugal in how much computer power it requires.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

The companies winning today are those that have localized their supply chains and their design language to match a more frugal, nationalistic and tech-savvy consumer.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

It was enough—if invested wisely—for the frugal Fischers to live on for several years.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady