boutique

as in exchange
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 boutique Queen Camilla selected a peacock print dress courtesy of Bombshell London by Katya Wildman, a boutique which shuttered its doors in 2024. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 June 2025 The streets are a hodgepodge of old industrial buildings, natural-wine bars, empty lots, boutique gyms, and wobbly-looking houses in the midst of being either fixed up or torn down. Kim Velsey, Curbed, 11 June 2025 Here, participants combine high-level coaching with fine dining and boutique accommodations in five-day luxury retreats in locations like Oaxaca, Madrid, Medellín, and Barcelona. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 11 June 2025 Shop for handmade ceramics and sandals at artisan boutiques, and bring home a unique souvenir. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for boutique
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Noun
  • There were some character concerns with Pickens in Pittsburgh, which impacted the May trade that saw Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round pick sent to Dallas in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
    Jon Machota, New York Times, 13 June 2025
  • Under a 2015 nuclear deal struck by President Barack Obama, Iran agreed to drastically limit its number of centrifuges and cap uranium enrichment at levels far below those required to make weapons, in exchange for sanctions relief.
    Katie Polglase, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • With its flowing shape and soft material, this dress is perfect for exploring farmer’s markets or having a long lunch alfresco.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
  • The chefs also had access to extraordinary local ingredients from Milan’s market, a dream for any cook.
    Buddha Lo, People.com, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • Shortly after, my father came out to see what was going on, reached into his pocket and gave us each a quarter to walk to the nearby ice-cream shop and enjoy a cool treat on such a hot day.
    Susan Cunningham Euker, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2025
  • Thankfully, the Analogue Duo is still readily available from their online shop for $249.99, and the wirelessly compatible 8BitDo PC Engine Mini controller is still on Amazon for $24.24. Follow me on X, Facebook and YouTube.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Noun
  • The outlet estimated that 170 million Americans will experience temperatures at or above 90 degrees during this round of heat, which will last into next week.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 21 June 2025
  • But act fast — Amazon’s outlet deals aren’t guaranteed to last, and these markdowns are too good to pass up.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 21 June 2025

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“Boutique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boutique. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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