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frugality

[froo-gal-i-tee] / fruˈgæl ɪ ti /


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This woebegone era of frugality hath come to its end.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 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

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

Snap judgments can be made in a snap because they are frugal, and if we want to protect our snap judgments, we have to take steps to protect that frugality.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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