as in store
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers
an emporium for home electronic equipment filled with stuff I didn't know I needed but now desperately want
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Recent Examples of emporium
The many cuisines of Asia will be explored and celebrated when the expansive Asia Live emporium joins Westfield Valley Fair’s restaurant collection.
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Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
One that’s diving right into the sale season with markdowns up to 70 percent off is Backcountry, a virtual emporium curating all the best in outdoor clothing and gear.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
Known for creating a magical experience, the physical space houses a restaurant alongside its emporium of accessories, decor and furnishings.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Boomers and Gen Xers appreciate the wide variety in multibrand emporiums (46 percent); younger generations, not so much (27 percent).
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
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Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
One that’s diving right into the sale season with markdowns up to 70 percent off is Backcountry, a virtual emporium curating all the best in outdoor clothing and gear.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
Known for creating a magical experience, the physical space houses a restaurant alongside its emporium of accessories, decor and furnishings.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Boomers and Gen Xers appreciate the wide variety in multibrand emporiums (46 percent); younger generations, not so much (27 percent).
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emporium
Noun
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Development permits filed in August with the city of Charlotte show project plans for eight charging stalls at the store on Galleria Boulevard.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Reformation Lluvia Dress As Reformation gears up for its 2026 collection drops, the store is marking down some of last year’s best-selling sweaters, dresses, shoes, and pants.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The system can also analyze images to identify items and shop for similar products within a set budget.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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The latest round of Meta layoffs will likely release more talent into the market, and at least some of those people will start their own projects or go to indie shops.—
Cortney Harding,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Now, what began as a protest among merchants in Tehran’s bazaars has spread to students as well as Iran’s working and middle classes all across the country.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The protests in Iran began two weeks ago in Tehran’s bazaars over rampant inflation, but have since spiraled into wider demonstrations against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his regime, which has ruled the country since the Islamic Revolution in 1979.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Emporium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emporium. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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