How to Use economical in a Sentence

economical

adjective
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  • The menu is stacked and the prices are economical at a time when coffee costs have soared.
    — Andrea Guzmán, Chron, 18 Sep. 2024
  • It’s more economical, and both kids and adults have enough space to spread out.
    — Shivani Vora, Washington Post, 21 June 2019
  • One of the most economical holders was called the save-all.
    — Brenda Yenke, cleveland, 16 Dec. 2021
  • The most economical option is to buy a premade, over-the-counter frame or to find one at a thrift store.
    — Laura Daily, Washington Post, 12 Dec. 2022
  • The most economical cut of veal is the shoulder, Child advised, and the neck is the cheapest piece of mutton.
    — Lydia Moland, WSJ, 10 Nov. 2022
  • The Byte Shop spruced up the boards, enclosing them in an economical-at-the-time koa wood case.
    — Christian Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2021
  • Just buy a ticket for the day trip and stay in more economical lodgings in Williams.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2024
  • In 2022, teams will race Next Gen cars, which are designed to be safer to drive and more economical to own.
    — Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2021
  • But no one could come up with an economical way to do that and turn a profit, says Yuan.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Evan is economical and precise in both his actions on the court and his words off it.
    — New York Times, 19 Mar. 2021
  • Against the economical context of the time, the brand’s offerings seemed rather gauche.
    — Brynn Wallner, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Apr. 2021
  • The whole economical and squalid enterprise, just this side of a derelict’s bindle.
    — Rachel Cusk, Harper's Magazine, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Canned salmon is an economical choice for fish lovers, says Wides.
    — Hannah Selinger, Good Housekeeping, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Code in the past used to be very clinical and economical.
    — Gabriel A. Silva, Forbes, 23 June 2021
  • An economical way to screen even a million children would be to use the same kind of test that’s used for newborns.
    — David Owen, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2019
  • It’s just hard to find deposits that are economical to mine.
    — Bydennis Normile, science.org, 1 Nov. 2022
  • But even with all the extra fees, flying with Play was still the most economical option for my trip.
    — Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2022
  • Pre-mixed works well for small projects; the powder is more economical for large projects (about $6 to cover 27 sq.
    — Kim Hutchison, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2020
  • The optional diesel is the most economical, with EPA estimates of up to 23 mpg city and 33 mpg.
    — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Since 2008, Badri-Spröwitz has been looking to nature for a way to make the motion more economical.
    — Luke Taylor, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2022
  • Letting the oil cool, then straining and reusing it a few times, is economical and less wasteful.
    — Olga Massov, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2019
  • While most of the rings on our list sit at between $20 and $35, there are more economical options available.
    — Good Housekeeping, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Cupra is very economical even compared with the rest of the Adriatic Coast, says Curnow.
    — Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 9 May 2021
  • After all, a kayak is a lot more economical than a fishing boat.
    — Paul Gattis | [email protected], al, 14 Sep. 2022
  • To make the locks, artisans use molds made from brass for the sand casting process, one of the oldest and most economical ways to make metal.
    — Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 14 July 2023
  • The best boat waxes are economical while repelling dirt and grime.
    — Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
  • With plenty of fee waivers, the firm is the perfect choice for investors looking for an economical IRA provider.
    — Laxmi Corp, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022
  • For the most economical rower, consider the Hydrow Wave, which starts at $1,495.
    — L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2022
  • EVs will be the most economical option for consumers, and by a growing margin.
    — Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Shroom coffee comes pre-ground for drip brewing or pour-over, and is also one of the most economical, as it can be purchased in a variety of sizes, from four ounces packages up to five-pound bags, the latter of which only costs 97¢ per ounce.
    — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025

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