THRIFTS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

thrift

noun

ˈthrift

Definition of thrift

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 Most thrift stores accept donations consistently during store hours, so there are always new items ready to go out on the sales floor. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 10 Oct. 2026 Where possible, Fabscrap earmarks materials for reuse, selling them on via its online shop and in-person thrift store. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026 For those two days, standard in-store thrift items are just $1 each. — Laura Daily, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2026 Most thrift stores will not accept these items because of liability risks, testing requirements, and disposal costs. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thrift

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Noun

What readers are saying The comments overwhelmingly express a preference for permanent standard time over daylight saving time, with many arguing that the biannual time changes are unnecessary and disruptive.

— Lauren Mazzo, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026
Only a few decades later, environmentalists recast wilderness as something that needed saving.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of saving

Noun

Many African policymakers responded that advanced economies built their wealth on coal and oil, adding that Africa accounts for less than 4% of global carbon emissions.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Consumers have generally soured on an economy weighed down by more expensive gas, groceries, and clothing, among other items.

— Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

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Consider the late Queen Elizabeth II wearing chartreuse to stand out in a crowd, or Princess Anne signaling a paradoxical lesson in royal frugality by rewearing a 42-year-old dress.

— Eva Wolchover, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026
Tom’s frugality also lured Nancy into the business on the pretense of spending more time together.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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