frugal
Example Sentences
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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
Apple has fewer physical assets, and has been more frugal than fellow large tech companies when it comes to spending.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
A "frugal" woman has been hailed a money-saving genius after posting a month's worth of clothing for £2.59 to avoid a £30 luggage charge on a flight.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
But even frugal Germany signed on, despite its longstanding opposition to this funding model.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
He was picky and frugal and seemed not to care how the building looked as long as it was functional.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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