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 modeling agent paid $20 at a thrift store for his reversible bomber style that’s plaid on one side and red on the other.
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Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Shannon Clemens co-opened The Plus Closet, a Nasvhille thrift store specializing in bigger sizes, in 2023.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Clothing and footwear remain in high demand year-round, but part of the appeal of thrift shopping is discovering unique household items that can refresh a space, entertain a child, or help furnish a new home.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
The average person would likely say no, but one woman in North Carolina went through this exact scenario, which turned her recent shopping trip to the thrift store sour.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
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Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Shannon Clemens co-opened The Plus Closet, a Nasvhille thrift store specializing in bigger sizes, in 2023.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Clothing and footwear remain in high demand year-round, but part of the appeal of thrift shopping is discovering unique household items that can refresh a space, entertain a child, or help furnish a new home.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
The average person would likely say no, but one woman in North Carolina went through this exact scenario, which turned her recent shopping trip to the thrift store sour.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrift
Noun
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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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But multimillionaire serial investor and entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary says saving is more important than ever before.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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As of April 2, 26 South Korean vessels remained stranded in the Persian Gulf, and South Korea is suffering some of the worst effects of the Iran conflict to its energy sector and economy of any non-combatant country, the CSIS said.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The pharma industry is a cornerstone of Europe’s economy, but the continent’s declining competitiveness has companies looking elsewhere to place investments.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 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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Unfortunately, that’s the cost of frugality, something that will certainly be the hallmark of Sullivan’s first crack at free agency as GM.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Thrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrift. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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