as in to sell
to offer for sale to the public
the textile manufacturer doesn't retail its fabrics to consumers, offering them only to wholesalers and garment makers
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Recent Examples of retail
After starring in a Maybelline photo shoot on September 15, the 30-year-old Hadid sister was seen trading her structured denim jumpsuit for a taupe cashmere coverall by her own knitwear brand, Guest in Residence, which retails for $1,095.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
Moynat's signature monogrammed canvas totes start at $2,150 and bag charms retail for $450.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
The products were sold through distributors, dining halls and retails stores.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
And earlier this year, the brand dropped a pair of limited-edition loudspeakers, retailing for $70,000, with some help from the famed Abbey Road Studios.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
Moynat's signature monogrammed canvas totes start at $2,150 and bag charms retail for $450.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
The products were sold through distributors, dining halls and retails stores.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
And earlier this year, the brand dropped a pair of limited-edition loudspeakers, retailing for $70,000, with some help from the famed Abbey Road Studios.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retail
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Today, Elanco stands as one of the leading animal health providers in the world, with more than 9,000 employees globally and more than 200 brands sold for pets and farm animals.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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The ahi tuna wasabi poke was sold in more than 30 states, including Ohio.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The building is marketed as a luxury affordable housing community with its upscale finishes, stainless appliances and other amenities, according to Kevin McDonell, regional project partner for the developer Lincoln Avenue Communities.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Though Optimus has always been marketed as an industrial robot, Tesla has been riding the trend wave.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Retail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retail. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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