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Recent Examples of thrift shop
After Long Weekends Another good time of year to visit the thrift shop is right after a long weekend, no matter the time of year.
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Take the quiz here … SECONDHAND SECRETS – Bargain hunter spots potential medieval treasures at thrift shop for $30.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
All of the members who work in the thrift shop volunteer their time and proceeds from the shop’s sales fund the league’s various initiatives.
—Jeffrey Miller, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Mattresses and Box Springs Mattresses are a common source of thrift shop confusion.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Take the quiz here … SECONDHAND SECRETS – Bargain hunter spots potential medieval treasures at thrift shop for $30.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
All of the members who work in the thrift shop volunteer their time and proceeds from the shop’s sales fund the league’s various initiatives.
—Jeffrey Miller, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Mattresses and Box Springs Mattresses are a common source of thrift shop confusion.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thrift shop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrift shop
Noun
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Bloomingdale’s recent performance provides some affirmation that with proper execution, the department store model is still viable, despite what have been decades of consolidation and skepticism dogging the sector.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Most people still associate Skechers with budget-friendly, everyday comfort shoes found in the discount section of the department store.—
Cory Smith,
Outside,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the past, Starbucks has distinguished itself from other chain stores by offering benefits atypical for hourly workers, including health benefits for part-time employees and free college tuition via a partnership with Arizona State University.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The honeycomb mirror over the fireplace was an inexpensive purchase from a chain store.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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Signs posted at the discount variety store call attention to the penny shortage and urge customers to pay with exact change.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2026
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Follow one of the Hallmark Movie Itineraries from Visit Buffalo to have your own main character moments at spots like a nearly century-old variety store Vidler’s 5 & 10 and Elm Street Bakery.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
2 Dec. 2025
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Soon afterward, cheap paperback classics could be found everywhere from newsstands to dime stores.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Salem, circa 1955: Before the opening of Walmart, many small-town main streets were home to a Ben Franklin dime store, one of which was under the franchise that gave Sam Walton his start in Newport, 1945.—
Ray Hanley,
arkansasonline.com,
4 Oct. 2024
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Casetta Group, known for elevating boutique hotels, acquired Casa Cody in 2017 and renovated the property in 2020—updating the rooms while maintaining the unique charm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Beyond history and outdoor recreation, Southern Living noted Boone’s walkable downtown, particularly the King Street corridor, for its mix of antique stores, thrift shops, independent bookstores and local boutiques.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Some records from the year-long exchange of evidence in the lawsuit battle were already released publicly in response to a federal appeals court order.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Mission was moved from United Launch Alliance to speed up launch (ULA gets a future launch in exchange).—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Thrift shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrift%20shop. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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