as in careful
giving or sharing as little as possible
the new CEO's penny-pinching ways have helped to keep the company out of bankruptcy
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as in saving
careful management of material resources
they'll have to practice some penny-pinching if they want to save for a house
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as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money
reusing your tea bags is perhaps taking penny-pinching too far
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Recent Examples of penny-pinching
Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
While the Harry Potter star might have blown through a good chunk of his wealth, many other celebrities are penny-pinching during their career highs.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 24 June 2025
This period of fiscal austerity and penny-pinching has fueled creative workarounds.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
However, there’s a fine line between cost control and penny-pinching.
—Ben Tercha, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
There is a fine line between prudence and penny-pinching.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Who wants to work for a place that seems to care more about penny-pinching than pursuing greatness?
—Peter Georgescu, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
As the Chinese economy slows and job prospects worsen, people are penny-pinching on everything from groceries to electronics and cars.
—Juliana Liu, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
But this isn't just about penny-pinching.
—Joseph Drups, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Noun
For experienced leaders, saving money isn’t necessarily about penny-pinching, but rather about optimizing how and where resources are spent.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
While the Harry Potter star might have blown through a good chunk of his wealth, many other celebrities are penny-pinching during their career highs.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 24 June 2025
This period of fiscal austerity and penny-pinching has fueled creative workarounds.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
However, there’s a fine line between cost control and penny-pinching.
—Ben Tercha, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
There is a fine line between prudence and penny-pinching.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Who wants to work for a place that seems to care more about penny-pinching than pursuing greatness?
—Peter Georgescu, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
As the Chinese economy slows and job prospects worsen, people are penny-pinching on everything from groceries to electronics and cars.
—Juliana Liu, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
But this isn't just about penny-pinching.
—Joseph Drups, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for penny-pinching
Adjective
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The takeaway: Be careful about triggering too many credit inquiries.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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However, later in the day, be careful about jumping to conclusions when dealing with others.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
Noun
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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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Plus, score savings on the ultra-popular Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask and these Crest teeth whitening strips.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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
Adjective
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Her larger-than-life ego and past as a shaman make Player 044 come off as arrogant and selfish, getting under just about everyone's skin.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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While the Great Lakes tunnel has been pitched as a safer option than leaving Line 5 alone without secondary containment, Gravelle said that's a narrow and selfish view.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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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
Adjective
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The miserly email account offerings are particularly limiting for larger ventures, and unusual for the category which typically offers unlimited email.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2025
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The Athletics, despite their miserly ways, have a strong foundation of young players — Silver Slugger Brent Rooker, Lawrence Butler, Jacob Wilson, JJ Bleday, Shea Langeliers, Zack Gelof, and this year’s #4 pick in the draft, Nick Kurtz.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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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
Adjective
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But the vast majority are cynical and greedy and scared of losing their jobs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 July 2025
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A far cry from the mild-mannered Peter Parker in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man films, Tully is an abusive, hot-headed, and greedy slime ball who leverages post-war desperation into a thriving criminal business.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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“Penny-pinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penny-pinching. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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