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
Secondhand shopping has boomed both online and in thrift stores, especially as consumers look for relief from inflation.
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Use a thrift-store tie or a black ribbon to DIY a tail.
—Ella Cerón, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Luckily, many thrift stores will take them off your hands so someone else can enjoy it.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Even royals apparently appreciate the brand’s combination of understated style and conspicuous thrift.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Use a thrift-store tie or a black ribbon to DIY a tail.
—Ella Cerón, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Luckily, many thrift stores will take them off your hands so someone else can enjoy it.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Even royals apparently appreciate the brand’s combination of understated style and conspicuous thrift.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrift
Noun
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Several states have advocated for this by passing measures in recent years in favor of year-round daylight saving time.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Daylight saving time is the period between March and November when Americans set their clocks ahead by one hour.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shop Downtown Contribute to the local economy and treat yourself to a little retail therapy by checking out the many specialty shops and boutiques that line downtown’s picturesque streets.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Official economic data currently shows that the American economy is strong and has remained resilient in the face of the White House’s shock-and-awe tariff policies.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 2025.
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