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
But the poster, Kaylee, was upset to find something with such a special personal note in the thrift store.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The tool is still available to purchase today, and not just from your local thrifts, bargain stores, or eBay.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Dec. 2024
The chances of you strolling up to a domain registrar and snapping up a domain worth thousands of dollars is about the same as stumbling upon a Jackson Pollock in a thrift store.
—Darpan Munjal, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
One woman got the shock of her life when opening an advent calendar purchased from a local thrift store.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The tool is still available to purchase today, and not just from your local thrifts, bargain stores, or eBay.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Dec. 2024
The chances of you strolling up to a domain registrar and snapping up a domain worth thousands of dollars is about the same as stumbling upon a Jackson Pollock in a thrift store.
—Darpan Munjal, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
One woman got the shock of her life when opening an advent calendar purchased from a local thrift store.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrift
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Set clear goals for financial stability, pay down debt by prioritizing a debt repayment strategy, and rebuild savings.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Rates start at $230 per night for double occupancy, and special offers throughout the year can add even more savings.Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Independent retailers are the backbone of the American economy.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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While the forecasts for 2025 economic growth have improved, most economists expect growth to moderate to something close to the U.S. economy’s long-term potential growth rate of around 2%.Bill Stone, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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This required immense discipline, frugality, and a laser focus on delivering value to early adopters.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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During the campaign, Eisenhower promised only modest changes to Truman’s foreign policies, both on Korea and on containment more generally, pledging merely to bring more competence and frugality to their implementation.Steven Casey, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2015
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“Thrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrift. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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