as in economical
careful in the management of money or resources
by being frugal, the family is able to stretch its monthly budget
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Crashing with friends may be a frugal way to travel, but having a network of people to stay with is indicative of social wealth.
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Carolyn Highland, Outside Online, 19 Feb. 2025
President Abraham Lincoln was a frugal man and would agree with saving precious tax dollars.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Frugal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frugal. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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