as in store
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers
an emporium for home electronic equipment filled with stuff I didn't know I needed but now desperately want
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Recent Examples of emporium
In the time since, Gideon’s has grown from a bicycle-delivery operation to an East End Market stall to a Disney Springs emporium, where fans from around the world stand in line for sweets and coffee and limited-edition collectible merch that garners eBay bids into the hundreds.
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Located across the street from the Texas Capitol, the building now functions as a visitor and information center, art gallery and artisan emporium.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Much of the record’s action happens in the high end, where bright, digital harmonics fizz and glisten, dust motes in a strip-mall crystal emporium.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2026
The many cuisines of Asia will be explored and celebrated when the expansive Asia Live emporium joins Westfield Valley Fair’s restaurant collection.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Located across the street from the Texas Capitol, the building now functions as a visitor and information center, art gallery and artisan emporium.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Much of the record’s action happens in the high end, where bright, digital harmonics fizz and glisten, dust motes in a strip-mall crystal emporium.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2026
The many cuisines of Asia will be explored and celebrated when the expansive Asia Live emporium joins Westfield Valley Fair’s restaurant collection.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emporium
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Emily brought her dramatic energy to the shows, thrashing her skinny way through the crowds in her surrealist thrift-store getups, crowd-surfing and stage diving and taking elbows to the face with theatrical aplomb.—
Andrew Martin,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Embrace the slightly dystopian vibe and buy a bag of pellets from one of the old-timey pioneer stores to hand-feed the furry descendants.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The man at the gun shop looked at Martinez, a small woman with round eyes and rosy cheeks, and recommended the pistol, which fit nicely in her hands.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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The owner of the small antiques shop will talk to you for hours about every small business that has come and gone on his block.—
Xuan Juliana Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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An artisan bazaar will also be open, and attendees will have a chance to learn about DIY projects for their own gardens.—
Martina Schimitschek,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Leave time to visit the bustling bazaar, Souk El Had (The Big Market), for a souvenir or two to remember your trip by—or for some fresh fruits, veggies, and snacks for your day at the beach.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Emporium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emporium. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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