as in cheap
costing little
a dime-store tablecloth that is certainly good enough for a picnic
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Recent Examples of dime-store
Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2025
Why, then, does the show have all the resonance of a dime-store, plywood knockoff?
—Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Ray Hanley, arkansasonline.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Werewolf Lawyer has its own distinct look, a pulp paperback straight from the golden age of dime store novels done by Ian Klarer.
—Jef Rouner, Chron, 14 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Because of the pervasive influence of death and black metal’s dependence on themes of depression, pessimism, and negativity, and dime-store Satanism — some lyrics can seem pro forma.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2025
Why, then, does the show have all the resonance of a dime-store, plywood knockoff?
—Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
Salem, circa 1955: Before the opening of Walmart, many small-town main streets were home to a Ben Franklin dime store, one of which was under the franchise that gave Sam Walton his start in Newport, 1945.
—Ray Hanley, arkansasonline.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Werewolf Lawyer has its own distinct look, a pulp paperback straight from the golden age of dime store novels done by Ian Klarer.
—Jef Rouner, Chron, 14 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dime-store
Adjective
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Strained by tighter budgets and product price increases, more shoppers are willing to ditch their favorite brand for a cheaper alternative, a new study finds.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The simpler, cheaper, more snow-friendly autonomous driving hardware is welcome, too.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The upscale department store has been adding luxury and premium brands, elevating service and capturing greater market share.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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The former department store had been vacant for 40 years before the group transformed the space into a boutique hotel with 30 rooms, a lobby, a cooking school and a retail space.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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If the issue involves a relatively inexpensive AC component and the rest of the system remains in good condition, repairing the unit often provides the best return on investment.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Because of elevated prices, some may be bargain shopping in relatively inexpensive neighborhoods, but even those markets are seeing significant changes.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Appliances Over 10 Years Old Habitat for Humanity ReStore is one of the few secondhand chain stores that accepts large appliances—whether laundry machines or fridges.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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While in prison, Biglari, a 19-year-old who worked at a hair salon and the internet department of a chain store, was only allowed to have one-minute calls with his father, according to the family member.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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That would be impossible to spend in any reasonable manner in one lifetime.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Nobody reasonable wants Sinner, Alcaraz, Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff or the sport’s other biggest stars treated like anonymous qualifiers.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Opening in 1951, the Broadway Shopping Center, as it was then called, also offered space for several anchor department stores, along with a Woolworth variety store.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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And that didn’t include Barnes & Noble outlets, college bookstores, online-only sellers, rare book dealers, Friends of the Library shops or variety stores that also sell books.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The affordable passenger train travels between all five mountainous villages in Italy’s Cinque Terre region, running from spring until late fall.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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In that spirit, here are five smaller, more affordable summer music festivals on the Front Range that offer an alternative to big events — and possibly the most bang for your buck.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Fill in the gaps when entertaining with inexpensive stools or a wooden bench sourced at a thrift shop or online.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
25 May 2026
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Estate sales, thrift shops, online marketplaces, and discount stores can be sources of hidden gems at bargain prices. 6.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2026
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“Dime-store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dime-store. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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