1
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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2
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
No act of parsimony shrinks the size of government either.
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Parsimony For The Prudent The principle of parsimony is a key tenet of business success that prudent entrepreneurs can apply in many areas, including data gathering.
—Julius Černiauskas, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The parsimony has so far delivered one FA Cup and an on-field blueprint as devoid of life as most others since the Ferguson era ended.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The parsimony has so far delivered one FA Cup and an on-field blueprint as devoid of life as most others since the Ferguson era ended.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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
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
John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Parsimony For The Prudent The principle of parsimony is a key tenet of business success that prudent entrepreneurs can apply in many areas, including data gathering.
—Julius Černiauskas, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The parsimony has so far delivered one FA Cup and an on-field blueprint as devoid of life as most others since the Ferguson era ended.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
The parsimony has so far delivered one FA Cup and an on-field blueprint as devoid of life as most others since the Ferguson era ended.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parsimony
Noun
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But some experts say the tariffs could slow the U.S. economy and weaken the value of American exports in the short-term, including in Wisconsin.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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Development brings short-term financial gain: new housing increases property tax revenue and fuels the local economy through construction jobs and related services.—
John Emmanuel,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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Plus, score savings on the ultra-popular Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask and these Crest teeth whitening strips.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Cuisinart's summer sale is in full swing, and the savings are good.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
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We were terrified of his strict rules on frugality....—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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If Coastal Carolina goes on to win the national title, be impressed by the program’s success despite its frugality, but don’t be surprised.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
21 June 2025
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The nonprofit operates Dapper Inc., a thrift store with clothing and household items.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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This isn't the first time a mystery item from a thrift store has baffled people online.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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The White House has not officially addressed the vision behind the redecoration or the providence of some of the decor.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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The internationalisation of the awards season has been on full display in recent years, both in terms of foreign language movie success, voter makeup and the providence of these films.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Parsimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parsimony. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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