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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
Shopping in Morzine town is a delight, with its abundance of independent boutiques and artists.
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Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 23 Jan. 2026
The hotel sits at a seriously chic point on that route, right by a slew of big-name designer boutiques.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, nearby murals, music shops, and vintage boutiques echo the house’s legacy—a living tribute to San Francisco’s imprint on rock history.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Pineapple Grove Arts District Just off Atlantic Avenue, this artsy enclave is best known for its independent boutiques, casual bistros, and a steady lineup of galleries, including House of Perna, Brulé Bistro, and Addison Gallery.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
The assortment, which ranged from lighting to tableware items, offered an array of items fit to enhance fashion boutiques and stores.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
Erewhon, Lululemon ,Bay Theater, Blue Ribbon Sushi, athletic apparel store Alo, Buck Mason men’s and Veronica Beard women’s boutiques.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The company’s headquarters and design roots remain in the city, where Scott first launched the business from a spare bedroom with a $500 investment, selling her initial collection to local boutiques.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The owner modeled her brick-and-mortar after the great boutiques and salons of Paris, catching the attention of shoppers such as Blake Lively and Dita Von Teese along the way.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 23 Jan. 2026
The hotel sits at a seriously chic point on that route, right by a slew of big-name designer boutiques.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, nearby murals, music shops, and vintage boutiques echo the house’s legacy—a living tribute to San Francisco’s imprint on rock history.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Pineapple Grove Arts District Just off Atlantic Avenue, this artsy enclave is best known for its independent boutiques, casual bistros, and a steady lineup of galleries, including House of Perna, Brulé Bistro, and Addison Gallery.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
The assortment, which ranged from lighting to tableware items, offered an array of items fit to enhance fashion boutiques and stores.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
Erewhon, Lululemon ,Bay Theater, Blue Ribbon Sushi, athletic apparel store Alo, Buck Mason men’s and Veronica Beard women’s boutiques.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The company’s headquarters and design roots remain in the city, where Scott first launched the business from a spare bedroom with a $500 investment, selling her initial collection to local boutiques.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The owner modeled her brick-and-mortar after the great boutiques and salons of Paris, catching the attention of shoppers such as Blake Lively and Dita Von Teese along the way.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boutiques
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The House Oversight Committee’s first hearing on the Minnesota fraud scandal was complete with lawmakers pointing fingers and exchanging barbs in heated exchanges.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Flirty texts, meaningful exchanges and chance encounters spark something unexpected, especially through everyday moments like errands, commutes or late-night chats that start casually and end with momentum.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Its temple, shops, public art, and gathering spaces are a visible reminder of a history that once extended beyond the neighborhood.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The ski resort will have 32 restaurants and 42 shops.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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For travel retail, this means exposure to shifting passenger demographics, new digital expectations, and the risk of regulatory divergence across markets.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Whatever the Fed decides, comments from its chair, Jerome Powell, following the decision could sway stock and bond markets.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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His half-brother, Christopher Benitez, 27, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital just after midnight on Thursday, the outlets reported.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Boutiques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boutiques. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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