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as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money
his parsimony was so extreme that he'd walk five miles to the store to save a few cents on gas
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as in saving
careful management of material resources
people often think that the good times will last forever and have little interest in parsimony
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Recent Examples of parsimony
And even if the existing global public health architecture survives this time of parsimony and austerity, it will have been remodeled along the way.
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Laurie Garrett, Foreign Affairs, 6 Mar. 2012
But the Senate’s parsimony on these issues was praised by the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, a think tank that advocates for racial and economic justice.
—Larry Edelman, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2023
Given the exorbitant gasoline prices in most European countries, such parsimony is a vital part of the appeal.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 26 May 2023
One of the beauties of Out of Africa was its elegant parsimony; extraordinary claims were easily dismissed and ignored.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2010
Here's where the author explains the philosophy behind the statistical technique: When choosing among several competing scientific models, two opposing factors must be taken into account: the goodness of fit and parsimony.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2010
His record in the Premier League, in particular, in recent years has been built as much on defensive parsimony as attacking threat.
—New York Times, 13 Apr. 2022
At the conference this year, delegates from developing countries said this parsimony had undermined their trust in the U.N. process.
—Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2021
The likely answer is that what’s true today has always been true: parsimony is the surest path to wealth.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2021
Laurie Garrett, Foreign Affairs, 6 Mar. 2012
But the Senate’s parsimony on these issues was praised by the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, a think tank that advocates for racial and economic justice.
—Larry Edelman, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2023
Given the exorbitant gasoline prices in most European countries, such parsimony is a vital part of the appeal.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 26 May 2023
One of the beauties of Out of Africa was its elegant parsimony; extraordinary claims were easily dismissed and ignored.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2010
Here's where the author explains the philosophy behind the statistical technique: When choosing among several competing scientific models, two opposing factors must be taken into account: the goodness of fit and parsimony.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2010
His record in the Premier League, in particular, in recent years has been built as much on defensive parsimony as attacking threat.
—New York Times, 13 Apr. 2022
At the conference this year, delegates from developing countries said this parsimony had undermined their trust in the U.N. process.
—Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2021
The likely answer is that what’s true today has always been true: parsimony is the surest path to wealth.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parsimony
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Independent retailers are the backbone of the American economy.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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While the forecasts for 2025 economic growth have improved, most economists expect growth to moderate to something close to the U.S. economy’s long-term potential growth rate of around 2%.Bill Stone, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Set clear goals for financial stability, pay down debt by prioritizing a debt repayment strategy, and rebuild savings.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Rates start at $230 per night for double occupancy, and special offers throughout the year can add even more savings.Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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This required immense discipline, frugality, and a laser focus on delivering value to early adopters.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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During the campaign, Eisenhower promised only modest changes to Truman’s foreign policies, both on Korea and on containment more generally, pledging merely to bring more competence and frugality to their implementation.Steven Casey, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2015
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Though countless masterpieces have vanished over the millennia, many others remain hidden away, tucked in attics, basements and even thrift stores.Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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The thrift store is open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday.Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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But silence in the face of existential danger isn’t wisdom or prudence.Jonathan Zimmerman, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees have quickly shifted gears and are moving forward with enthusiasm and prudence.Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Jiangxi and Shandong providences reported refinancing RMB 55.1 billion and RMB 12.9 billion worth of hidden debt, respectively.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s 90-minute acceptance speech, which quickly moved from providence to policy and jabs at his opponent, President Joe Biden, was almost secular compared to some speakers earlier in the evening.Chris Ullery, USA TODAY, 19 July 2024
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“Parsimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parsimony. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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