frugal

Example Sentences

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Because in terms of spending alone, this window was by no means frugal.

From BBC

After spending more than £1.1bn since 2023, new regulations announced by the country's ministry of sport in July 2025 means clubs have switched to a more frugal and financially sustainable model.

From BBC

The companies winning today are those that have localized their supply chains and their design language to match a more frugal, nationalistic and tech-savvy consumer.

From MarketWatch

But while her frugal ways were impressive, they were also sour-smelling.

From Literature

Luckily, the new style fitted nicely with my natural conservative and frugal upbringing.

From Barron's