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five-and-tens

noun

variants also five-and-dimes
plural of five-and-ten
as in variety stores

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  1. boutiques
  2. exchanges
Noun
  • From the charming courtyards and upscale fashion boutiques tucked behind Worth Avenue to the rugged majesty of Jupiter’s inlets, the region is a playground for the curious traveler.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The brand has boutiques in Los Angeles, New York, London and Paris, as well as a handful more in Asia.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of boutiques
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  • On Thursday, Ukraine received the bodies of 252 soldiers as part of ongoing exchanges with Russia, the government agency handling prisoners of war said on Telegram.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The panelists will discuss the research and writing processes behind the project and the ways archival materials helped reconstruct the artistic exchanges between Havana and New York during the 1940s.
    — Dennys Matos, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of exchanges
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