thrift
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She approached the costumes themselves as part of her assemblage practice, too, picking fabrics, jackets and dresses from thrift stores and repurposing them completely into something new for these productions that didn’t have much budget.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
This is the part where the whole system reveals itself — not as a virtuous exercise in thrift, but as a quietly luxurious way to feed yourself well all week.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
He loved the New Orleans Saints, playing the clarinet and thrift shopping, but could also untangle thorny math equations in minutes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Overall, there was only a single topline category, miscellaneous store retailers—which includes florists, thrift stores, and pet stores—that posted an outright decline in monthly spending.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
“Lexie and I went to the thrift store,” Pearl explained when Mia came back upstairs from the laundry room.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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