Synonyms of thrift

thrift

noun

ˈthrift 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• saving
• economy
• frugality
• providence
• parsimony
• prudence
• husbandry
• temperance
• scrimping
• skimping
• penny-pinching
• conservation
• stinginess
• miserliness
• moderation
• belt-tightening
• retrenchment
• restraint
• discretion
• forehandedness
• austerity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wastefulness
• extravagance
• prodigality
• improvidence
• lavishness
• squandering
• diseconomy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thrift

In fact, some of the best finds are hiding in plain sight at estate sales and thrift and antique stores. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026

The tool comes at a time when secondhand retail and thrift are seeing a surge, especially with the macroeconomic backdrop of higher inflation, lower consumer confidence and more price-conscious buyers. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

However, most thrift stores fail to capture the resale value of high-end goods, especially when they’re donated in bulk. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026

With local vendors selling everything from clothing, thrift and vintage pieces, beauty products, candles, jewelry, fragrances and more, this Indie Market promotes a rotating list of merchants. — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026