boutiques

plural of boutique
as in exchanges
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 boutiques Brick sidewalks lead past Federal-era buildings that once belonged to sea captains and shipbuilders, and downtown has the density to back it up—boutiques, wine bars, a genuinely good restaurant every block or so. Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026 Browse Helsinki’s Design District Helsinki’s Design District stretches across several central neighborhoods and includes almost 200 boutiques, galleries, museums, cafés and studios. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Nestled among art galleries and design boutiques in the Talat Noi neighborhood, the 12-room Blu Dock Restel Bangkok is a husband-and-wife venture where water is a key element. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026 Travelers plan trips around fashion weeks, shop for luxury goods abroad, and seek out hotels with onsite boutiques that are as thoughtfully curated as their restaurants. Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 The idea carries a different resonance in Ukraine, where the company’s boutiques have at times become places of respite amid the war. Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 For safety, national chains like Goodwill don’t tend to place smaller items on the floor, but smaller boutiques typically do. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
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Noun
  • Though Wasserman hasn’t been charged with any crime, the exchanges took place before Maxwell had been charged with any wrongdoing, and the LA28 board backed Wasserman, the entertainment mogul sold his agency after several prominent artists fled.
    Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The build-up is already heated, with both fighters engaging in intense exchanges, setting the stage for a thrilling contest.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
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  • Today, some bright spots aside, the Art Deco District’s historic commercial spine is a drab length of vacant and unkempt storefronts, smoke shops, liquor stores, fast-food outlets, cheap T-shirt emporia and other varieties of tourist trap.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • The market usually features live music, local artisan vendors, and booths from shops throughout the district.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
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  • Homes, markets and critical infrastructure are increasingly within range.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • And because local equity markets performed so strongly, Israeli investors shifted long‑term investments back into shekel‑denominated assets, strengthening the currency.
    Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 19 July 2026
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  • Iran has, in turn, expanded its target list across seven countries in the region, and official media outlets have suggested that major ports in Gulf Arab states may soon be added.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • What to Watch for The FBI’s investigation into the incident is still ongoing, with multiple outlets reporting the city’s bomb squad is also involved in the investigation and is inspecting the suspect’s cart.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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