Definition of "thriftiness" [thrift•i•ness]

• The property of being thrifty. (noun)

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• "The end of easy access to consumer credit will, he argues, lead to "thriftiness" focused on "value", rather than "frugality" focused on low prices."
• "A Citigroup report, for example, argues that US consumers are shifting towards "conscientious consumption", embracing a "thriftiness" focused on value and quality, not quantity."
• "The two-day shadow--which can take mere mortals four days to grow--has become a facial hair staple in the past few years, perhaps popularized by recession thriftiness and TSA's tight scrutiny of razorblades and shave creams."