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 Opening permanent boutiques in highly seasonal destinations has never been an attractive business model. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The intimate hotel opens for the season in mid-to-late April, and encapsulates the essence of Broad Street, which is known for hyper-local boutiques and restaurants. — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Bogart has been acquiring beauty retailers since 2024 and today has 450 boutiques in seven countries over two continents. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 It’s set in the heart of Williamsburg—steps from buzzy restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques, and within a quick stroll of the J/M/Z and L trains. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 Away from the shoreline, neighborhoods like the Historic Third Ward offer a mix of boutiques, galleries, and restaurants housed in former warehouse buildings. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boutiques
  1. exchanges
  2. shops
  3. markets
  4. outlets
Noun
  • Thieriot said the startup is working with about a dozen commodities firms and oil suppliers, including one major trading house, and is in talks with other exchanges and market makers.
    — Mia Gindis, Fortune, 9 July 2026
  • SpaceX debuted for trading on the Nasdaq and Nasdaq Texas exchanges on June 12.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of exchanges
Noun
  • Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Historic downtown Jackson has oodles of charm with its art galleries, shops, restaurants, historic bars, and antler-arched square.
    — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of shops
Noun
  • Prediction markets, meanwhile, are riding the football frenzy with massive trading volumes in June.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Instead of a traditional city-to-city world tour, the ‘Together, Together’ Tour is built around extended residencies in seven markets.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of markets
Noun
  • Mealtime means a simple stroll to the eight on-site dining outlets and bars.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Definition of outlets

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