noun
the quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully
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She learned the value of thrift at a young age, always saving her money for a rainy day.
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My grandma is the queen of thrift shopping, always finding the best deals on clothes.
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I'm all about that thrift life - finding treasures at the thrift store is my favorite hobby.
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In literature, the character's thriftiness symbolized their resourcefulness and ability to make do with limited resources.