thriftier; thriftiest
1
: given to or marked by economy and good management
2
: thriving by industry and frugality : prosperous
3
: growing vigorously
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if you are thrifty, you can find ways to decorate your room stylishly yet inexpensively
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In a bid to be relatable—or perhaps just thrifty—Kate Middleton, Queen Letizia, and Meghan Markle regularly rewear their designer fare.
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Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
As Chinese consumers became thriftier in 2023 in the face of economic uncertainty, its formula of rock-bottom prices and frequent coupons and rewards caught fire with middle-class Chinese shoppers.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
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Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
As Chinese consumers became thriftier in 2023 in the face of economic uncertainty, its formula of rock-bottom prices and frequent coupons and rewards caught fire with middle-class Chinese shoppers.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
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“Thrifty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrifty. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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thrifty
adjective
thriftier; thriftiest
1
: doing well because of hard work and thrift : prosperous
2
: growing strongly
thrifty cattle
3
: tending to save money
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