as in cheap
costing little
a dime-store tablecloth that is certainly good enough for a picnic
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as in department store
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Recent Examples of dime store
John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press, 25 Feb. 2024
Then Bur-lers Variety, another local dime store chain that’s now down to a lone store in Warren.
—John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press, 25 Feb. 2024
Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
Daddio traffics in a lot of dime-store psychology, but that just adds to its old-fashioned qualities.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2024
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Adjective
Unlike almost all the other dime stores in the country, which obsolesced their way out of business, Springrove is still thriving.
—John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press, 25 Feb. 2024
Then Bur-lers Variety, another local dime store chain that’s now down to a lone store in Warren.
—John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press, 25 Feb. 2024
Noun
Its storytelling is straightforward, familiar, and even didactic, culminating in a dime-store Freudian sequence which flashes back to a moment from John’s childhood in which his father wins a painting contest at a local fair.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
Daddio traffics in a lot of dime-store psychology, but that just adds to its old-fashioned qualities.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dime store
Adjective
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Though prices at the pump typically jump when refineries switch to a more expensive summer blend of gasoline, lower crude oil prices have led to cheaper gas this summer.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Under 25% Source: Zillow These cities became incredibly overheated during the pandemic, when out-of-state remote workers moved in to find cheaper homes, a more affordable cost of living, and a good quality of life.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For years, Harvey Nichols’ ground floor has housed jewelry, beauty and accessories such as sunglasses and bags, but in a more traditional, open-plan department store format.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
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Parents of younger kids often shop at mass merchandisers, while those with older children are more likely to visit sporting goods, electronics, or department stores.—
Naveen Jaggi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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These tools are inexpensive, easy to use, and designed to work at scale.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 July 2025
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These are small, inexpensive that even young kids can pick out themselves, and which come in a near-infinite range of styles; for instance, bows might be printed with polka dots or strawberries, while hair clips could be decorated with flowers or hearts.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Indie Store Album Sales ranks the top-selling albums of the week at independent and small chain stores.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
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Check your local store Many local businesses and most national chain stores will remain open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Regardless of what the future holds, Roman Anthony has set himself and his family up for life, and the Red Sox have locked in yet another piece of their future at a reasonable rate.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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There’s a reasonable fear, especially considering what happened the last time Cunningham mentioned the trend, that this would only attract additional misogynistic attacks.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Discount stores remain the most popular type of retailer for 62 percent of back-to-school shoppers, followed by Amazon, 56 percent, and dollar and variety stores, 42 percent.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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My favorite stop on the tour was a variety store called Lee Avenue Photo—specifically, the toy section.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Offering payment plans or deferrals during these difficult times can go a long way towards making housing affordable.—
Alex Vasquez,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Mueller Affordable Homes Program is a neighborhood initiative to ensure 25% of the area’s housing is affordable.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Driving by a thrift shop that looks intriguing on your way home from lunch?—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Shimokitazawa is a grungy counter-culture neighborhood in western Tokyo famed for its live music scene and boho thrift shops.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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“Dime store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dime%20store. Accessed 13 Aug. 2025.
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