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
Apparel is the largest secondhand category, with the market reaching more than 50 billion US dollars in 2022 alone, with consumers buying second-hand clothes from thrift stores and online.
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Buy Used Tools Look for used tools at garage, estate sales, or thrift stores.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
My answer includes local craft shows, art galleries, estate sales, antique shops, and thrift stores.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
Not only is the search for sustainable, long-lasting decor causing more consumers to look to their local thrift store, but there’s also the allure of adding timeless, worn, and unique pieces to the home.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2025
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Buy Used Tools Look for used tools at garage, estate sales, or thrift stores.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
My answer includes local craft shows, art galleries, estate sales, antique shops, and thrift stores.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
Not only is the search for sustainable, long-lasting decor causing more consumers to look to their local thrift store, but there’s also the allure of adding timeless, worn, and unique pieces to the home.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrift
Noun
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In response, Senate Republicans and the White House are cooking up alternative proposals to major sections in order to reach their budget savings goals and meet other promises while keeping anxious caucus members in their herd.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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Get a head start on savings and scoop up patio furniture, breezy dresses, kitchen essentials, beauty products, and more.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Muted gas prices represent one of the biggest bright spots in the US economy, which has suffered from softer consumer spending and vast uncertainty caused by the global trade war.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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Because in the modern economy, the best companies don’t just stay relevant.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Channel your inner frugality with these cost-saving measures for your garden.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2025
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If there’s another deficit, as seems likely, candidates who spent the past year preaching frugality will fare better than those pushing profligacy.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
31 May 2025
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“Thrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrift. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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