as in economical
careful in the management of money or resources
if you are thrifty, you can find ways to decorate your room stylishly yet inexpensively
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Recent Examples of thrifty
After Benedict retired and Francis replaced him in 2013, the new pope spurned Castel Gandolfo and impressed the international media with his down-to-earth demeanor and thrifty trimmings.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
What started out as a thrifty practice has become an unofficial commandment of Southern kitchens—don't waste one drop of tasty bacon grease.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Balancing Thrift and Pursuing Expensive Excitement The balance between being thrifty while seeking fun and adventure, has been playing out in the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, an event drawing thousands of young people to the California desert.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
This is no thrifty budget Blumhouse movie, rather two robotic women beating the crap out of each other.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
What started out as a thrifty practice has become an unofficial commandment of Southern kitchens—don't waste one drop of tasty bacon grease.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Balancing Thrift and Pursuing Expensive Excitement The balance between being thrifty while seeking fun and adventure, has been playing out in the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, an event drawing thousands of young people to the California desert.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
This is no thrifty budget Blumhouse movie, rather two robotic women beating the crap out of each other.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrifty
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Beyond personal preference—which is no small consideration—there are also economical considerations involved in making the decision to invest the time and money to prepare a home for aging in place.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2025
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Fast food has long been considered a more economical, if not more healthful, way to eat.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
21 May 2025
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Again, there’s nothing wrong with parents setting limits or being frugal.—
Matt K. Lewis,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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That’s because the American billionaire is notoriously frugal, preferring to invest his money in other ventures, primarily the stock market (perhaps unsurprisingly, his portfolio is full of successful companies like Apple, Bank of America, and Coca-Cola).—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
13 May 2025
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“Thrifty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrifty. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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