as in stores
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers
we wandered around the bazaar looking to buy gifts
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Recent Examples of bazaars
Bajwa transports you into the heart of Amritsar, with its glitzy bazaars, dusty slums, and plush mansions.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
The company also hosts local bazaars for makers to sell their wares.
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Matt Cortina,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Protests broke out first in Tehran’s bazaars, as merchants and shopkeepers took to the streets in anger.
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Brian Bennett,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
Like other Thai cities, Chiang Rai boasts its fair share of markets and night bazaars, where visitors can browse Thai handicrafts and sample khao soi (a curry noodle soup that’s a northern specialty) and mango sticky rice at their own pace.
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Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
25 Feb. 2026
In Dallas-Fort Worth, there are bazaars, markets and fashion shows in honor of Ramadan.
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Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Economic protests that began in Tehran’s bazaars suddenly transformed into what may turn out to be the greatest threat facing the Islamic Republic since its inception in 1979.
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
16 Jan. 2026
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.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
More markets and bazaars shut down in support of the protesters.
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Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
The company also hosts local bazaars for makers to sell their wares.
—
Matt Cortina,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Protests broke out first in Tehran’s bazaars, as merchants and shopkeepers took to the streets in anger.
—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
Like other Thai cities, Chiang Rai boasts its fair share of markets and night bazaars, where visitors can browse Thai handicrafts and sample khao soi (a curry noodle soup that’s a northern specialty) and mango sticky rice at their own pace.
—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
25 Feb. 2026
In Dallas-Fort Worth, there are bazaars, markets and fashion shows in honor of Ramadan.
—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Economic protests that began in Tehran’s bazaars suddenly transformed into what may turn out to be the greatest threat facing the Islamic Republic since its inception in 1979.
—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
16 Jan. 2026
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
More markets and bazaars shut down in support of the protesters.
—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bazaars
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Creatine is a compound made from three amino acids that your body stores mostly in your muscles, with smaller amounts in your brain, according to Mayo Clinic.
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Running from June 22 to June 28, this weeklong sale is packed with discounts on tech essentials and everyday upgrades, both online and in stores.
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Redwood Grove Loop Trail is another must-do excursion; after trekking, go wine tasting at Hallcrest Vineyards and explore the cute shops and eateries nearby.
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The eighth-floor outdoor pool has amazing views, and the hotel sits in walking distance of shops and restaurants.
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The 2026 Prix Versailles laureates named the most beautiful airports, campuses, passenger stations, sports, museums, emporiums, hotels and restaurants in the world.
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After soaking in the history and charm of the Duomo, walk over to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world’s oldest shopping emporiums with outposts from Prada to Gucci.
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“Bazaars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bazaars. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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