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 There’s a keen juxtaposition of the old and the modern throughout this part of Edinburgh, where buildings made of ancient volcanic sandstone accommodate hip boutiques like record store Underground Solu'shn and coffee shops like The Milkman. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 The growing number of designer boutiques at Wilmette’s Plaza del Lago were just joined by a power player in fashion — the French luxury brand Hermès, which sells $10,000-plus handbags coveted by celebrities. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Located near Holland Park, Kensington Gardens, and some of West London’s finest boutiques, the Pembridge Gardens pad offers seven bedrooms across about 7,425 square feet of playful yet refined interiors. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026 Beyond its architectural splendor, Gran Vía offers world-class shopping, from international flagship stores to local boutiques, while its historic theaters host Broadway musicals and classic plays. — Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Travelers were drawn to the Getty Villa Museum, scenic hiking trails and beaches, and unique boutiques and restaurants. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026 Visitors can hike the coastal bluffs at Shadmoor State Park, charter a boat, browse independent boutiques along Main Street, or climb the iconic Montauk Point Lighthouse at the easternmost tip of Long Island. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026 The same is true for her sister, Khloé Kardashian, who like Kim spent years running the family’s Dash boutiques and repping brands on the spectrum from cringey to elite. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 Not the part with cobblestone streets, $20 million lofts, and boutiques that sell $500 Japanese denim jeans. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boutiques
  1. exchanges
  2. shops
  3. markets
  4. outlets
Noun
  • In a series of email exchanges starting at the end of July with Levine Cava and Lourdes Gomez, director of the county’s Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources, Rosenberg pointedly asked whether the county approach is the right one.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the sometimes contentious exchanges, Attorney Dave Westland, representing the developer, said that his client is agreeable to all of the remedies proposed by the town.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of exchanges
Noun
  • There is a perception among consumers that dealers charge more for service than independent repair shops and chains, although some auto industry groups say the evidence supports the opposite, according to Cox Automotive.
    — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Concerns about smoke shops near schools Youth Forward Executive Director Tasha Johnson said some of the businesses surveyed are located close to schools.
    — James Taylor, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of shops
Noun
  • After a couple of weeks away from the newsroom, markets seem trapped in a holding pattern.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The danger is not only that markets fall; the danger is needing to liquidate long-term assets at precisely the wrong time.
    — Steve Booren, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of markets
Noun
  • Lindstein makes great outlets, can skate pucks up ice and shows some blue line creativity.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Naughty Bits ended in 2005 and Gregory’s work has appeared sporadically in other outlets.
    — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of outlets

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