How to Use economical in a Sentence

economical

adjective
  • The low-cost movies have all been economical hits at the box office.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Stimel says waiting for prices to go down may not be the most economical idea.
    — James Taylor, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • So, the most economical place to salt food is on its surface.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
  • The menu is stacked and the prices are economical at a time when coffee costs have soared.
    — Andrea Guzmán, Chron, 18 Sep. 2024
  • Canned salmon is an economical choice for fish lovers, says Wides.
    — Hannah Selinger, Good Housekeeping, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Now, with a shallow and economical click of the mouse, we’re done.
    — Christine M. Flowers, Philly.com, 15 Mar. 2018
  • Evan is economical and precise in both his actions on the court and his words off it.
    — New York Times, 19 Mar. 2021
  • After all, a kayak is a lot more economical than a fishing boat.
    — Paul Gattis | [email protected], al, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Paint is certainly the most economical way to make a big change.
    — Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
  • Each of the pitchers is economical in the amount of pitches used.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • For the price, there are more economical choices that can also clean well.
    — Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
  • For the price, there are more economical choices that can also clean well.
    — Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Eco in this case is short for economy or economical mode.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
  • The best boat waxes are economical while repelling dirt and grime.
    — Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
  • 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 whole economical and squalid enterprise, just this side of a derelict’s bindle.
    — Rachel Cusk, Harper's Magazine, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Whether or not there’s a refund in sight, this list will afford some sips that are both tasty and economical.
    — Mary Orlin, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2017
  • Here’s an economical idea for this World Cup.
    — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
  • Bare-root trees are more economical for nurseries and the consumer.
    — Leslie Crawford, sandiegouniontribune.com, 11 Jan. 2018
  • 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
  • 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
  • Starting crops from seed and saving your own seeds is more economical than buying plants.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
  • 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
  • Against the economical context of the time, the brand’s offerings seemed rather gauche.
    — Brynn Wallner, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Apr. 2021
  • Many nurseries or garden centers have soil tests available that are economical and easy to use.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • 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
  • These soil-free plants are economical and establish strong root systems when planted in the fall.
    — Alice Cason, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Though economical in size, the height may be difficult to fit in the dishwasher.
    — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 8 June 2023
  • Smaller plants tend to be far more economical and establish faster than mature ones.
    — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Pop-up tent campers are an easy, but still economical, camping solution for those latter folks.
    — New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026

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