frugality

Example Sentences

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This woebegone era of frugality hath come to its end.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

It’s frugality, yes, but it’s also a tiny self-imposed puzzle, one I’ve grown strangely fond of.

From Salon • May 12, 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

So it’s no surprise to me that we’re spending money while remaining financially sound—it’s a continuation of our lifetime of frugality, not a departure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

What does she think, that the Walton family is living in some hidden room in the back of the store, in the utmost frugality, and likely to be ruined by $21 worth of wasted labor?

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich