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
In 2018, his wife, Sara Rossein (an executive producer and researcher on the film), picked up a copy of The Money Player, the memoir by ‘50s table-tennis champion Marty Reisman, at a thrift store.
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
What Taylor says this means is that the treasures on the thrift store shelf are most likely the only ones the store has in stock.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Check the thrift stores for some of that authentic antique goodness or shop your grandma’s closet.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Conducting from memory, Dudamel wandered comfortably, excitedly around the great musical thrift store where Ives scooped up bits and bobs.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
What Taylor says this means is that the treasures on the thrift store shelf are most likely the only ones the store has in stock.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Check the thrift stores for some of that authentic antique goodness or shop your grandma’s closet.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Conducting from memory, Dudamel wandered comfortably, excitedly around the great musical thrift store where Ives scooped up bits and bobs.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrift
Noun
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When are the time changes for daylight saving time?—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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Next year, daylight saving time will begin again on Sunday, March 8, 2026.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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This development made Long Island, particularly after the end of World War II, a hugely attractive location for manufacturing, retail, and, later, the service economy.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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But despite the casualties and damage to Russia’s economy, Russian President Vladimir Putin has shown no sign of agreeing to a ceasefire or negotiations with Ukraine.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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And for employees of a public entity – like the Denver International Airport – there is a higher standard, an expectation of frugality.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
7 Oct. 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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“Thrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrift. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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