parsimonious
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Leo Tolstoy, notoriously parsimonious in his praise of fellow scribblers, said that he had never met anyone with “so rare a combination of scintillating depth and brilliance” as Herzen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Their conclusion remains cautious: partner preference is one possible parsimonious mechanism, but it excludes neither demographic bias nor more complex scenarios.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 7, 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
I had become his mini-me—a parsimonious, self-sufficient Vulcan who pretended everything was great when it really wasn’t.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
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