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
When looking for artwork at the thrift store, don't focus too much on the frame—it can often be repaired or replaced.
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Harrell has had excellent luck sourcing artwork from thrift stores and flea markets.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
But recently, thrift shopping moved online.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
Venture past the first-floor vintage thrift store and ascend to the second-floor hideaway in The Citadel food hall in Little River to Bar Kaiju, a quirky, high-concept masterpiece.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Harrell has had excellent luck sourcing artwork from thrift stores and flea markets.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
But recently, thrift shopping moved online.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
Venture past the first-floor vintage thrift store and ascend to the second-floor hideaway in The Citadel food hall in Little River to Bar Kaiju, a quirky, high-concept masterpiece.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrift
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The app teaches budgeting, saving, investing, and entrepreneurship through interactive challenges and goal setting.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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When purchasing a residential property in the county, buyers can qualify for a homeowners’ exemption by declaring that the property is their primary home, which entitles them to a $70 tax savings.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2026
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At the same time, the shrinking economy, new limits on internet access, blocks on popular messaging apps and concerns over state surveillance are adding to a wider sense of disquiet that is already starting to be reflected in polling data.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Aside from delighting the taste buds of curious tourists and hardy locals alike, lobster contributes more than $1 billion to the state’s economy.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Kacey Musgraves’s twisting catalogue cruises through country, folk, pop, soul, and disco in search of multifaceted frugality.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 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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“Thrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrift. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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