as in exchange
a small retail establishment that sells stylish clothing or other usually expensive things
bought some one-of-a-kind clothing at the boutique
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Recent Examples of boutique
For travelers chasing a spa weekend, a yoga retreat or a boutique stay, the celebrity ownership angle is rarely advertised at the front desk.
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Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
The neighborhood/area A prime location on a leafy street one mile from Kennebunkport’s buzzy Dock Square allows guests to skip the hassles of summer traffic and parking and use free cruiser bikes to visit downtown’s lobster shacks, bars, and boutiques.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Instead, both Robinson and Bushy see the company as a boutique service provider.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 May 2026
The Aspen Art Fair will return to the Hotel Jerome from July 29 through August 1 with more than 35 exhibitors for its third edition, as the boutique fair continues to carve out a distinct presence during Aspen Art Week.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
The neighborhood/area A prime location on a leafy street one mile from Kennebunkport’s buzzy Dock Square allows guests to skip the hassles of summer traffic and parking and use free cruiser bikes to visit downtown’s lobster shacks, bars, and boutiques.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Instead, both Robinson and Bushy see the company as a boutique service provider.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 May 2026
The Aspen Art Fair will return to the Hotel Jerome from July 29 through August 1 with more than 35 exhibitors for its third edition, as the boutique fair continues to carve out a distinct presence during Aspen Art Week.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boutique
Noun
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Harden was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for the much younger (and much smaller) Darius Garland.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ejected from Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals after a heated exchange in the paint with Minnesota’s Naz Reid.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Hard data on the cask investment sector is hard to come by, but data from Whiskystats indicates that the broader Scotch market has lost almost a third of its value over a torrid three years.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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In 2025, Colorado’s housing market shifted.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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From there, your friend’s discount will expire in 60 days—though your own $10 off coupon is valid for a full year, giving you plenty of time to shop.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Small children happily dash out of the local ice-cream shop, dripping cones in hand.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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The local outlets reported that the woman works for KLM, an airline that confirmed a cruise passenger who died from hantavirus had traveled on board one of its flights.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Local media outlets are egging it on, frequently publishing misinformation tinged with fearmongering.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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“Boutique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boutique. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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