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frugality

[froo-gal-i-tee] / fruˈgæl ɪ ti /


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His dad preached frugality, saving, investments and ownership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Throughout the year, several high-profile OpenAI commitments have sputtered, thanks to the company’s newfound frugality as well as an increasing sense of dissatisfaction from its business pals.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

It’s not just frugality; it’s a tiny, self-imposed puzzle.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

Hanne had not been amused by the frugality that characterized our 18 months in New York, a city then and now where some spending money makes a big difference in the quality of life.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

The social insects, especially ants, have been sources of all kinds of parables, giving lessons in industry, interdependence, altruism, humility, frugality, patience.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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