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
His mom cleaned houses and worked in a thrift store.
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Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
The Charitable Pharmacy has three locations, two of which are at St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores:
Neyer Outreach Center, 1146 Bank St. in the West End.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The community can also support the nonprofit’s efforts by volunteering, donating clothing and other items including a vehicle, shopping at the thrift store, funding a scholarship for a foster youth or setting up planned giving.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
Silver—or silverplate—items are always worth browsing for at the thrift store, says Ellie Christopher.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
The Charitable Pharmacy has three locations, two of which are at St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores:
Neyer Outreach Center, 1146 Bank St. in the West End.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The community can also support the nonprofit’s efforts by volunteering, donating clothing and other items including a vehicle, shopping at the thrift store, funding a scholarship for a foster youth or setting up planned giving.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
Silver—or silverplate—items are always worth browsing for at the thrift store, says Ellie Christopher.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for thrift
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrift
Noun
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Cuisinart's summer sale is in full swing, and the savings are good.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
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These are serious savings on the RRP, and should put these within more Star Wars fans' reach.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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But some experts say the tariffs could slow the U.S. economy and weaken the value of American exports in the short-term, including in Wisconsin.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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Development brings short-term financial gain: new housing increases property tax revenue and fuels the local economy through construction jobs and related services.—
John Emmanuel,
Hartford Courant,
14 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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If Coastal Carolina goes on to win the national title, be impressed by the program’s success despite its frugality, but don’t be surprised.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
21 June 2025
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“Thrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrift. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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