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
My thrift community and so many of my followers are here.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
In warehouse and office spaces separate from the main thrift store, volunteers sort collections of items into baskets for recipients.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
Jahns served on the boards of various state and national bank organizations, including the United States League of Savings Institutions and the Federal Reserve Board’s thrift institutions advisory council.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
It is expected that the savings that the government aims for will be lower than that of the Barnier government and will aim to be driven by thrift and efficiency gains as opposed to higher taxes on the working/middle classes and pension cuts.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
In warehouse and office spaces separate from the main thrift store, volunteers sort collections of items into baskets for recipients.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
Jahns served on the boards of various state and national bank organizations, including the United States League of Savings Institutions and the Federal Reserve Board’s thrift institutions advisory council.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
It is expected that the savings that the government aims for will be lower than that of the Barnier government and will aim to be driven by thrift and efficiency gains as opposed to higher taxes on the working/middle classes and pension cuts.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrift
Noun
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Woot sets itself apart in the dynamic world of e-commerce with its distinctive approach to limited-time offers and significant savings.—
Gabriela Vatu,
PCMAG,
5 Feb. 2025
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How to save money as prices rise There are, however, savings benefits to buying in bulk, said Steven Conners, founder and president of Conners Wealth Management in Scottsdale, Arizona.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The effect on their economies is a cautionary tale of what that role can mean.—
The Editors,
National Review,
27 Jan. 2025
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Female runners who had greater breast support used less oxygen and improved their running economy, according to one 2022 study in the journal Frontiers in Sports and Active Living.—
Melanie Radzicki McManus,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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Their reasons seem to be more about frugality and security than fear of technology failures.—
Larry Light,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Rattigan says that frugality and a commitment to lean operations help to keep tuition costs low.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Thrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrift. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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