as in economical
careful in the management of money or resources
if you are thrifty, you can find ways to decorate your room stylishly yet inexpensively
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Recent Examples of thrifty
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But fresh, homemade pasta dishes can be just as thrifty and pack even more flavor at dinnertime.
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Tribune News Service, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2025
These garments reflect the royal family’s thrifty mindset and offer a glimpse into their childhood years.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
After Benedict retired and Francis replaced him in 2013, the new pope spurned Castel Gandolfo and impressed the international media with his down-to-earth demeanor and thrifty trimmings.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
What started out as a thrifty practice has become an unofficial commandment of Southern kitchens—don't waste one drop of tasty bacon grease.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
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Tribune News Service, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2025
These garments reflect the royal family’s thrifty mindset and offer a glimpse into their childhood years.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
After Benedict retired and Francis replaced him in 2013, the new pope spurned Castel Gandolfo and impressed the international media with his down-to-earth demeanor and thrifty trimmings.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
What started out as a thrifty practice has become an unofficial commandment of Southern kitchens—don't waste one drop of tasty bacon grease.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrifty
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Pyne said logging is neither economical on the North Rim nor a good way to reduce fire hazards.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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However, critics have questioned the necessity of the renovation, arguing that building a new headquarters might be more economical.—
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CNBC,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Previous city managers appear to have been no more frugal.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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What began as a whisper in frugal forums and minimalist blogs has roared into the consciousness of a generation seeking not just wealth but sovereignty over time.—
Pankaj Vasani,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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“Thrifty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrifty. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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