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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
Outside, Kolonaki’s high-end boutiques await; the Benaki museum is also a short walk away.
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Grab brunch in East Nashville at Lockeland Table, then wander Five Points for local boutiques and street art.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Grab brunch in East Nashville at Lockeland Table, then wander Five Points, the walkable core of the neighborhood, for local boutiques and street art.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
During the day, small local boutiques welcome shoppers, eco tourists settle into a intercoastal kayak, and those looking for rays enjoy an exceptionally wide beach that invites everyone to play and sometimes party long after the sun sets.
—Stephanie Burt, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
When in the mood to wander boutiques and gift shops, head to downtown Clermont, which also features plenty of shops and restaurants all within a short walk.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Complete with Portland charm, cobble stone pathways, farm-to-table delights, local boutiques, shops, galleries and much more, its inviting neighborhood feel will set the tone for your day ahead.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Visit clothing boutiques like Muses Corfu for something locally made, take a tour through the fortress, and stop in at Coconela for an artisanal coffee.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
On March 9, 1995, Abraham, Selena and her sister Suzette confronted Saldívar and accused her of stealing money from the boutiques and the fan club.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Grab brunch in East Nashville at Lockeland Table, then wander Five Points for local boutiques and street art.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Grab brunch in East Nashville at Lockeland Table, then wander Five Points, the walkable core of the neighborhood, for local boutiques and street art.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
During the day, small local boutiques welcome shoppers, eco tourists settle into a intercoastal kayak, and those looking for rays enjoy an exceptionally wide beach that invites everyone to play and sometimes party long after the sun sets.
—Stephanie Burt, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
When in the mood to wander boutiques and gift shops, head to downtown Clermont, which also features plenty of shops and restaurants all within a short walk.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Complete with Portland charm, cobble stone pathways, farm-to-table delights, local boutiques, shops, galleries and much more, its inviting neighborhood feel will set the tone for your day ahead.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Visit clothing boutiques like Muses Corfu for something locally made, take a tour through the fortress, and stop in at Coconela for an artisanal coffee.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
On March 9, 1995, Abraham, Selena and her sister Suzette confronted Saldívar and accused her of stealing money from the boutiques and the fan club.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boutiques
Noun
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Their rhetoric was dark, warning of disaster for millions of people and families who might be forced to pay more for their own health care unless the GOP agreed to extend subsidies for those who purchased coverage on state exchanges.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Shift gears to calm energetic exchanges.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Urban planners say tall towers should include street-level shops and restaurants, and be built near transit hubs to reduce traffic congestion.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Downtown Soufrière has a weekly outdoor farmers market, local artisan shops, and daily boat excursions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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While markets expect the committee to be on hold the rest of the year, officials themselves still have penciled in a cut and Warsh has expressed support for lower rates as well.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Real equity requires real access, access to capital, access to markets and access to the infrastructure necessary to compete.—
Sonya M. Harper,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Livestreaming by media outlets tested Judge Graf’s patience during earlier hearings when pool camera operators inside the court broke his rules.—
Matthew Brown,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Plane outlets are often slow, loose, or even nonexistent, and when delays stack up, a dead phone becomes a real problem—not just an inconvenience.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Boutiques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boutiques. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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