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
Roberts and his sister went shopping at thrift stores and just sat together, sometimes in silence.
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Herz also loved thrift shopping and realized a dream of hers by opening her zero-waste boutique thrift shop, Twice As Good.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2026
Before purchasing dining chairs from a thrift store, be sure to inspect them for any structural issues.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
During the week, Elmer shops for used Nikes, New Balances and other sneakers at thrift stores, then sells them in front of the neighborhood convenience store on the weekends.
—Wendi C. Thomas, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Herz also loved thrift shopping and realized a dream of hers by opening her zero-waste boutique thrift shop, Twice As Good.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2026
Before purchasing dining chairs from a thrift store, be sure to inspect them for any structural issues.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
During the week, Elmer shops for used Nikes, New Balances and other sneakers at thrift stores, then sells them in front of the neighborhood convenience store on the weekends.
—Wendi C. Thomas, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrift
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While companies have always prioritized saving time—one of a brand’s most valuable resources—Luca Braschi, Soko’s marketing and technology manager, noted that energy is becoming an equally pressing concern, particularly as rising oil prices drive up costs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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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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Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has sought to bring the bloc closer to countries in the Middle East to shore up their economies and bolster their security.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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These wearable forms of currency or value illustrate the inseparable relationship between economy, community, and artistry.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 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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Are Flaubert and Beckett writers who felt terror about having children, and then sublimated this frugality into the discipline of their literary work?—
Aaron Matz,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Thrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrift. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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