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
Bring this mindset into your home by sourcing classic vintage furniture and accessories from your local thrift store or your own family’s collection.
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Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
Vintage Voyaging: Travelers will opt for unique, secondhand souvenirs
Vacation wardrobes will get a makeover in 2025, as trendy travelers turn vintage voyagers, hitting thrift stores while on holiday to curate a more sustainable suitcase.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Harrell has had excellent luck sourcing artwork from thrift stores and flea markets.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Visits to thrift stores across multiple counties in southeastern Wisconsin slowly built up the décor now on display.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024
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Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
Vintage Voyaging: Travelers will opt for unique, secondhand souvenirs
Vacation wardrobes will get a makeover in 2025, as trendy travelers turn vintage voyagers, hitting thrift stores while on holiday to curate a more sustainable suitcase.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Harrell has had excellent luck sourcing artwork from thrift stores and flea markets.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Visits to thrift stores across multiple counties in southeastern Wisconsin slowly built up the décor now on display.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrift
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Musk promised to find $2 trillion in savings, which could mean sharp cuts in domestic programs for education, health and housing; defense spending; and the Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid programs.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Younger expats can work remotely or rely on savings, while others explore can visa programs for specific work sectors.Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Questions about the direction of the U.S. economy have gained momentum in the days following Donald Trump’s presidential election victory.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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In addition to the consequences for the global economy, an increase in U.S.-China tensions would have far-reaching implications for U.S. allies in the Asia-Pacific region such as South Korea, Japan and Australia.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The spread of frugality is hurting China’s economy.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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Plagued by global pandemics and industry-wide strikes, Hollywood has experienced an unprecedented era of frugality in the past few years.Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Thrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrift. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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