five-and-tens

variants also five-and-dimes
plural of five-and-ten

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for five-and-tens
Noun
  • These products will be showcased within dedicated pop-ups in three retail locations that also house Vuitton boutiques.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Downtown, colorful art galleries and boutiques are filled with coastal treasures from handmade jewelry to nautical prints and souvenirs.
    Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • This curation meant the exchanges could transcend simple mentorship into something more mutual.
    Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 11 Nov. 2025
  • In a stadium whose design creates issues with atmosphere, the early exchanges were far louder than usual.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
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