How to Use thrift in a Sentence
- Through hard work and thrift they sent all of their children to college.
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The poster holds a pen from the thrift store.
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Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Drop off clothes and shoes at the thrift store.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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Sea thrift loved to grow around their base in the spring.
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Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Head to the frame section of the thrift store.
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Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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That was her first inkling that these weren’t meant for a thrift store’s shelves.
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Amber Hunt,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2022
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The good news is flea markets swoop in where thrift stores fall short.
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Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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There are a few items that fly off thrift store shelves with the arrival of spring.
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Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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Instead, grab a lightweight pot with a lid from the thrift store.
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Cindy Dampier,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2024
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Taking bags full of trash to your thrift store isn't useful.
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Kate McKenna,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Many ashtrays sell at thrift stores or yard sales for just a few dollars.
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Jura Koncius,
Washington Post,
6 Apr. 2023
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Somewhere along the way, the thrill of the thrift store started to fade.
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Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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Look for items like stools, side tables, and benches at the thrift store.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
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Save some money and give an old quilt a new life by sourcing it at the thrift store.
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Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Branches were found in Garfield Park, the birds at thrift stores.
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Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2022
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Bargain hunting at antique shops and thrift stores is a lot of fun.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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Definitely used up all my thrift luck with this one.
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Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Those who shop at the thrift stores benefit from lower cost items.
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Vanessa Infanzon,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Feb. 2024
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Brown gets donated objects from bars and buys them from thrift stores.
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Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Jessie Krebs just wants to go for a hike and feel raw rock beneath her thrift-store boots.
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Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2026
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Re-gifting is as common for us as shopping at yard sales and thrift stores.
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Amy Dickinson,
Anchorage Daily News,
3 Aug. 2023
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Part of what made classic dad economics work wasn’t just thrift.
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Bydoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 June 2026
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Now is the time to head to the thrift store and pick up a pile of vintage silverware!
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Emily Vanschmus,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Nov. 2022
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There are some holiday decor items thrift stores can’t accept.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 Dec. 2025
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There's nothing like the thrill of finding treasure on thrift store shelves.
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Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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Check out thrift stores for bright tablecloths, with or without florals.
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Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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Donate your knick-knacks to the thrift store for the true collectors to snatch up.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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When thrift shopping, there tends to be no shortage of used books available for adults.
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Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
3 May 2026
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In any event, the best thrift stores in town are two shops a five-minute drive apart, both called the Cat.
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Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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Look for vintage consoles, coat racks, and hooks in antique stores and thrift stores.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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What are the best, worst cities to thrift?
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Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
5 Dec. 2025
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One of the best parts about this idea is the opportunity to thrift.
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Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Aug. 2025
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Clothing Clothes are my number one favorite thing to thrift.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Clothing Clothes are my number one favorite thing to thrift.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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The first few months of the year are a great time to thrift, with full shelves, packed racks, and plenty of options to choose from.
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Gabi De La Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Look to thrift or antique stores to score one that's authentic yet affordable.
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Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Nov. 2025
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Nightstands Why not thrift your actual nightstands rather than buying them new?
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Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2025
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Ahead, an InStyle writer asked a group of It girls the best brands to thrift for online.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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Designers often thrift artwork, trays, and mirrors—even for luxe bathrooms.
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Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
4 Jan. 2026
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Worn around the neck, the waist or used as a headscarf, the accoutrement proved to be a versatile ‘It’ item and a popular item to thrift.
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Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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Cleaning Caddies As long as it isn’t broken or cracked, cleaning caddies are perfect to thrift at a fraction of the price of a new one.
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Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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From home furnishings, like lamps and art, to specialty items, like cut-glass decanters and rare books, these are the items vintage experts say to thrift instead of buying new.
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Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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Only about 20 percent of the textiles donated to thrift stores is actually sold to shoppers.
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Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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Instead of donating the items to thrift stores, consider checking with local parenting groups or shelters to find a family willing to accept more recent models that haven’t been recalled.
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Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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Spring Clothing Winter is the best time to thrift clothing for warmer weather because almost everyone is still focused on staying warm and cozy, so the inventory is robust.
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Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
1 Feb. 2026
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Dirty Clothing and Bedding Clothing and bedding items can be a valuable thing to donate to thrift stores, but only if they are washed properly before donating.
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Kate McKenna,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Instead of donating the items to thrift stores, consider contacting local parenting groups or shelters to find a family willing to accept newer models that haven’t been recalled.
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Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Over the past few years, inflation has driven more shoppers to thrift, and most recently, tariff pressures have contributed to an 8% year-over-year rise in the second quarter and a 10% increase to date in the third quarter.
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Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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