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

Affordable yardage from fabric (and even thrift) stores can be an easy, renter-friendly way to dress up a space. — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

As back-to-school shopping costs continue to strain family budgets, more consumers are turning to thrift stores, resale platforms and hand-me-downs to stretch their dollars while reducing waste. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Any items that meet a thrift store’s donation criteria should be in clean working order with all of the parts, including the power cord, included. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

There’s nothing like the thrill of scouring thrift store racks, not just for rare treasures but for everyday staples like clothing and housewares. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026