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
Even royals apparently appreciate the brand’s combination of understated style and conspicuous thrift.
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Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Stock image: Two women examine a sweater at a thrift store.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
With limited time and budget, teams must treasure hunt for vintage and thrift store finds to design their way to beautiful, layered, finished rooms.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Now, thrift stores and clothing markets from Bulgaria to the Czech Republic are groaning with castoffs.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Stock image: Two women examine a sweater at a thrift store.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
With limited time and budget, teams must treasure hunt for vintage and thrift store finds to design their way to beautiful, layered, finished rooms.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Now, thrift stores and clothing markets from Bulgaria to the Czech Republic are groaning with castoffs.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrift
Noun
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Daylight saving time is supposed to save energy, since during the warmer months the majority of people will be outside and not home, which saves energy.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Daylight saving time ends (slightly) earlier in 2025.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s already evidence that is happening, especially as the reaction to the tariffs has finally started to filter into the greater economy.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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In other words, simply the continuation of the current environment – a steady economy, flexibly supportive policy and tireless aggression among the builders of AI infrastructure – could be enough for a while.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 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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Ken’yaku, a commitment to frugality, is detectable in a corporate culture that frowns on perks or frills.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Thrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrift. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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