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
All her clothes come from thrift stores and most of her vegetables come from her garden.
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Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Speaking to Newsweek, Eleni confirmed that the Manolo Blahnik shoes were purchased with a 50 percent discount from the original thrift price of $26.99.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
The first Outfit Repeater L.A. event was a success, drawing a crowd of fashion enthusiasts and women who wanted to sell their beloved wardrobes directly to buyers, bypassing the intermediary of a thrift store.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
There's nothing like the thrill of finding the perfect piece at the thrift store.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
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Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Speaking to Newsweek, Eleni confirmed that the Manolo Blahnik shoes were purchased with a 50 percent discount from the original thrift price of $26.99.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
The first Outfit Repeater L.A. event was a success, drawing a crowd of fashion enthusiasts and women who wanted to sell their beloved wardrobes directly to buyers, bypassing the intermediary of a thrift store.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
There's nothing like the thrill of finding the perfect piece at the thrift store.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrift
Noun
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Cash includes cash and cash equivalents like savings deposits and money market funds.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Talk about debt, savings, spending habits, and long-term goals.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Through this program, the city is already transforming aging Manhattan office buildings into brighter, more modern workspaces and attracting high-growth, international companies in the life sciences, green economy, and tech sectors to the city.—
Adolfo Carrión Jr,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Tourism gradually dried up, starving its economy of billions of dollars in annual spending.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Noun
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If there’s another deficit, as seems likely, candidates who spent the past year preaching frugality will fare better than those pushing profligacy.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
31 May 2025
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As many early retirees know, a little frugality can shave years off the timeline.—
Joseph Drups,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Thrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrift. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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