boutiques

noun

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 Ginza’s boutiques are a short taxi ride away, while nearby metro stations connect you swiftly to Shibuya, Omotesando and beyond. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026 Plasticana’s Gardana clog, originally made for yard work, is turning up on sidewalks, in boutiques and on runways. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026 Of course, Bille Brahe furnished her boutiques with intention. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026 The city is adding millionaires at a faster rate than almost any other city globally, and has attracted growing interest from luxury brands, with Scottsdale Fashion Square welcoming Arizona-first boutiques from Loro Piana, Hermès and Montblanc. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026 Carpenter says today’s Silver Lake, with its corporate boutiques and private-equity restaurants, feels foreign to her. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026 Sycamore Avenue is the heart of Hollywood’s burgeoning Sycamore District, which includes upmarket boutiques, restaurants and art galleries that have sprung up in the former industrial district. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 Many stores, particularly luxury boutiques within Milan’s fashion district including Omega, Tiffany and Gucci, boarded up their front windows with wooden planks. — Colleen Barry, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026 In Milan, soldiers were deployed and luxury boutiques were boarded up as thousands protested, following last week's looting and clashes. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2026
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  1. exchanges
  2. shops
  3. markets
  4. outlets
Noun
  • Cops test Celsius cans to make arrest Over months of prolonged multi-turn exchanges that sometimes stayed open for weeks, ChatGPT seemingly violated its own Model Spec to help Cheryl advance the plan.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
  • These exchanges often have very little to do with what’s actually happening in your life and much more to do with something unsaid or unresolved with the messenger.
    — Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of exchanges
Noun
  • The International Surface Fabricators Association, which represents manufacturers and some fabricators, opposed the ban and suggested a licensing system for fabrication shops.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Dubai wants to be a ‘20-minute city,’ where every resident can reach work, shops, and recreation within a short cycle or walk.
    — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of shops
Noun
  • Oil market shifts to surplus despite disruptions Global oil markets have shifted to a supply surplus, despite months of disruption caused by the war in the Middle East.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Lucianie Vil Ma Rouge, Thiotte, southeastern Haiti Lucianie Vil, 70, is a Madan Sara, one of the women traders who travel Haiti’s roads and markets to support their families and feed their communities.
    — Lys Arango, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of markets
Noun
  • Russian media outlets reported that a Ukrainian attack sparked a blaze at Oryol's Proton-Electrotex plant, which produces components for military equipment.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Russian media outlets reported that a Ukrainian attack sparked a blaze at Oryol’s Proton-Electrotex plant, which produces components for military equipment.
    — Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of outlets

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“Boutiques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boutiques. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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