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parsimonious

[pahr-suh-moh-nee-uhs] / ˌpɑr səˈmoʊ ni əs /


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“It’s not like we’re some tightwads and some parsimonious old Scrooges.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Sir Michael rolled his eyes when asked about his annual listing as Wales' richest person, and said his "very parsimonious" mother, Doris, would bring him back down to earth.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

In the days since the new schedule announcement, vaccine experts have repeatedly pointed out that Denmark is actually the outlier from the “peer” countries for having such a parsimonious schedule.

From Slate • Jan. 9, 2026

Advisers can try to reason with a parsimonious client.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 24, 2025

The neighbors were parsimonious with their ice; it was going to take days to fill the pool.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu




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