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
The clothing left over after all the swapping on Saturday went to Laura’s House, which helps domestic violence survivors, and area thrift stores.
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 21 Apr. 2026
During the week, Elmer shops for used Nikes, New Balances and other sneakers at thrift stores, then sells them in front of the neighborhood convenience store on the weekends.
—Wendi C. Thomas, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
People can also visit the Hillsdale Learning Center to pick up a $50 voucher to a local thrift store, Village Thrift, in Paola.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
The modeling agent paid $20 at a thrift store for his reversible bomber style.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 21 Apr. 2026
During the week, Elmer shops for used Nikes, New Balances and other sneakers at thrift stores, then sells them in front of the neighborhood convenience store on the weekends.
—Wendi C. Thomas, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
People can also visit the Hillsdale Learning Center to pick up a $50 voucher to a local thrift store, Village Thrift, in Paola.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
The modeling agent paid $20 at a thrift store for his reversible bomber style.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrift
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While companies have always prioritized saving time—one of a brand’s most valuable resources—Luca Braschi, Soko’s marketing and technology manager, noted that energy is becoming an equally pressing concern, particularly as rising oil prices drive up costs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Or, the city could take a more time-consuming and cost saving approach by asking the state legislature for help.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The blue economy isn’t a subject matter that’s restricted to a single sector.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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At the same time, big, legacy airlines were selling their own basic economy fares that were similar to what Spirit was offering, but with bigger networks and more perks, like free wi-fi, food and more roomier seat options, as well as lounges.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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On a call with reporters Monday, Wu defended the frugality of her FY27 spending plan amid calls for an audit of city and BPS spending by two city councilors.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Are Flaubert and Beckett writers who felt terror about having children, and then sublimated this frugality into the discipline of their literary work?—
Aaron Matz,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Thrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrift. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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