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Thrift (Noun)

Extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Her extreme thrift made it difficult for her to treat herself to anything expensive.
The company's thrift during the recession helped them stay afloat when others went bankrupt.
He was known for his thrift and always tried to find the cheapest option for every purchase.
Her parents had instilled in her a strong sense of thrift, which served her well as a college student.
After years of living paycheck to paycheck, she adopted a new attitude of thrift and began to build up her savings.

Any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers.

Nouns denoting plants.

The garden border featured a delightful combination of thrift and other low-growing flowering plants.
Fresh as the morning dew, the thrift flowers swayed gently in the breeze.
Thrift is a popular choice for coastal gardens, where its deep root system can withstand strong winds.
To create a lush groundcover, the gardener planted thrift seeds closely together in well-draining soil.
The thrift in the rock garden bloomed profusely, creating a vibrant splash of pink color.