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Recent Examples of department store
The Chicago Sun-Times was created in 1948 by department store heir Marshall Field III.
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ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
The luxury department store chain employs 1,500 people to provide tailoring and alternations.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Known and loved for both its fashion and food offerings, Selfridges is a full-service department store in the heart of London.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Other current anchors include an Apple Store, a Dillard’s department store, Seasons 52 and The Capital Grille restaurants, and an H&M in the former Saks space.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
The luxury department store chain employs 1,500 people to provide tailoring and alternations.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Known and loved for both its fashion and food offerings, Selfridges is a full-service department store in the heart of London.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Other current anchors include an Apple Store, a Dillard’s department store, Seasons 52 and The Capital Grille restaurants, and an H&M in the former Saks space.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for department store
Noun
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There are no big chain stores —aside from a lone Starbucks—and the community is deeply engaged, with roots that often stretch back generations.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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In the past, Starbucks has distinguished itself from other chain stores by offering benefits atypical for hourly workers, including health benefits for part-time employees and free college tuition via a partnership with Arizona State University.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The devices have been reported at five bank branches as well as variety stores, Dollar General and Dollar Tree locations and corner mom-and-pop stores, McKeever said.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Signs posted at the discount variety store call attention to the penny shortage and urge customers to pay with exact change.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2026
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The company promises to distribute all that waste to specialty recyclers, manufacturers, even thrift shops.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes, car seats and strollers are recycled at recycling centers—but not every thrift shop or Goodwill will do this on your behalf.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And Black is a dime store paperback and pulp fiction aficionado, with the Bolan stories among his favorites.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Soon afterward, cheap paperback classics could be found everywhere from newsstands to dime stores.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Vince won the case at trial, though Linda was reportedly left in tears when an exchange in court revealed another Vince affair.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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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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“Department store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/department%20store. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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