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 thrift store's insurer may discourage them from taking these types of donations.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Vintage Stores Amid the city's kilo shops and overwhelming thrift stores, there are a few exceptional places for one-of-a-kind vintage finds.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
So many people have been contributing to what used to be the downtown Salvation Army thrift store that the managers need to bring in more bins.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 17 Jan. 2026
Loloi Millie Gold and Charcoal Area Rug that looks straight out of a thrift store (in a good way), is stain-resistant, pet-friendly, and on sale starting at just $44.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Vintage Stores Amid the city's kilo shops and overwhelming thrift stores, there are a few exceptional places for one-of-a-kind vintage finds.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
So many people have been contributing to what used to be the downtown Salvation Army thrift store that the managers need to bring in more bins.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 17 Jan. 2026
Loloi Millie Gold and Charcoal Area Rug that looks straight out of a thrift store (in a good way), is stain-resistant, pet-friendly, and on sale starting at just $44.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrift
Noun
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If that's a bit rich for your blood, the Pro variant is pitched at $1,999 – a considerable saving on the $3,499 retail ticket price.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2026
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Everyone talks a lot about cost saving and productivity with AI, but there are very few true cases that talk about top-line growth.—
Simon James,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Airlines canceled flights and cultural events were postponed as Cuba endures its worst fuel shortage in years, harming tourism and the broader economy.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Stakes are high for the landmark meeting, which could cement the relative stability between the world’s two biggest economies that emerged after a Xi-Trump meeting in South Korea last fall.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Khamenei was born into poverty and outwardly disdains pomp, cultivating an image of pious frugality.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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Understanding that difference can prevent endless money conflicts because frugality builds a meaningful life, while cheapness slowly erodes joy.—
Brian Page,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2025
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“Thrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrift. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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