as in saving
careful management of material resources
through hard work and thrift our father was able to raise the money to put all four of us through college
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Recent Examples of thrift
In 2018, his wife, Sara Rossein (an executive producer and researcher on the film), picked up a copy of The Money Player, the memoir by ‘50s table-tennis champion Marty Reisman, at a thrift store.
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
What Taylor says this means is that the treasures on the thrift store shelf are most likely the only ones the store has in stock.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Dedicate a day to hitting a few thrift spots to find the perfect blue jacket to pull off Cap’n Crunch.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Conducting from memory, Dudamel wandered comfortably, excitedly around the great musical thrift store where Ives scooped up bits and bobs.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
What Taylor says this means is that the treasures on the thrift store shelf are most likely the only ones the store has in stock.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Dedicate a day to hitting a few thrift spots to find the perfect blue jacket to pull off Cap’n Crunch.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Conducting from memory, Dudamel wandered comfortably, excitedly around the great musical thrift store where Ives scooped up bits and bobs.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrift
Noun
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Hawaii and parts of Arizona do not participate in daylight saving time.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
9 Oct. 2025
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Members of Congress have tried and failed to ban daylight saving time in recent years.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On international flights, premium economy typically means a bigger, more plush seat with extra legroom and better service from meals to amenity kits.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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But the Jones drama has overshadowed other key topics in the race, including the government shutdown, reduction-in-force notices, and their effect on the Virginia economy, where federal workers make up a sizable portion of the workforce.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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The company cites a rise in frugality triggered by an uncertain economy, and the return to restoring vintage furniture and decor.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ken’yaku, a commitment to frugality, is detectable in a corporate culture that frowns on perks or frills.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Thrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrift. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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