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Why Dictionary.com chose parsimonious
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- First recorded in 1590–1600.
- From parsimon(y),”extreme frugality” + -ious, adjective-forming suffix.
- Often used metaphorically for a wide array of things other than spending money: parsimonious words, praise, childhood, etc…
EXAMPLES OF PARSIMONIOUS
- Despite his wealth, he lived a parsimonious lifestyle, preferring simple pleasures over extravagant indulgences.
- I was known for my parsimonious spending habits, rarely splurging on anything unnecessary.
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Why Dictionary.com chose nebulize
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EXAMPLES OF NEBULIZE
- The details of the contract slowly nebulized in my mind, making it difficult to remember specific terms.
- The once-clear skyline began to nebulize, obscured by layers of smog and mist.
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