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
Its convenient location also lends itself to a full day of shopping, with fellow thrift stores Nitty Gritty, 996 Barrett Ave., and Derby City Market, 978 Barrett Ave., on the same street.
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Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2025
The nonprofit operates Dapper Inc., a thrift store with clothing and household items.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
This isn't the first time a mystery item from a thrift store has baffled people online.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
So thrift stores have gotten out of hand and ridiculous in certain areas.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
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Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2025
The nonprofit operates Dapper Inc., a thrift store with clothing and household items.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
This isn't the first time a mystery item from a thrift store has baffled people online.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
So thrift stores have gotten out of hand and ridiculous in certain areas.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrift
Noun
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While prices can vary depending on the firm, for a bootstrap startup or a solopreneur just testing their business idea, these costs may represent months of revenue or savings.—
Erhan Kaya,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Contractors forgo healthcare and savings plans, self-manage taxes and upkeep certifications.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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These adjustment to scheduling, along with staffing changes and dining revenue declines, are impacting not just Jack Fry's, but the entire Louisville restaurant economy.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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These updates provide a regular window into how CEOs and other business leaders feel not just about their companies but also about the broader economy.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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Ike Ugbo was signed for £2.5m from Troyes last summer in a deal that bucked the trend of frugality.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
1 July 2025
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We were terrified of his strict rules on frugality....—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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“Thrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrift. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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