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Recent Examples of variety store
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.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 2 Dec. 2025
For those that live in the neighborhood, offerings at the Metropolitan Bar and Kitchen’s variety store are convenient for those looking to stop in for pizza and beer, wine and other items.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Discount stores remain the most popular type of retailer for 62 percent of back-to-school shoppers, followed by Amazon, 56 percent, and dollar and variety stores, 42 percent.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
The Thai Restaurant will join other nearby neighborhood stalwarts, including Herman’s Discount Inc., a variety store and custom embroidery and screening printing operation, Pete’s Grille, Greenmount Loan and Jewelry, Melba’s Place, Red Emma’s and Jinji Chocolate.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2024
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 2 Dec. 2025
For those that live in the neighborhood, offerings at the Metropolitan Bar and Kitchen’s variety store are convenient for those looking to stop in for pizza and beer, wine and other items.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Discount stores remain the most popular type of retailer for 62 percent of back-to-school shoppers, followed by Amazon, 56 percent, and dollar and variety stores, 42 percent.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
The Thai Restaurant will join other nearby neighborhood stalwarts, including Herman’s Discount Inc., a variety store and custom embroidery and screening printing operation, Pete’s Grille, Greenmount Loan and Jewelry, Melba’s Place, Red Emma’s and Jinji Chocolate.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for variety store
Noun
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That same year, Weinstock’s began remodeling its department store.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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The department store reported the suspects to Glendale PD in March 2026.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Like local bookstores that picked up buyers when chain stores closed, the chain is now benefiting from its perseverance as other middle-class shopping destinations vanish.—
Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2026
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There are no big chain stores —aside from a lone Starbucks—and the community is deeply engaged, with roots that often stretch back generations.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Along with the food shelf, the building also houses a thrift shop.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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During the 1930s and 1940s, customers could find glassware nearly anywhere, from department stores to dime stores and from catalogs to grocery-store promotions.—
Alexandra Churchill,
Martha Stewart,
17 Apr. 2026
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And Black is a dime store paperback and pulp fiction aficionado, with the Bolan stories among his favorites.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Lampley brought up the exchange involving Colbert’s friend, which ended up being cut before air.—
Mark Yarm,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Moon in Sagittarius activates your 3rd House of Communication, encouraging direct expression and clearer exchanges.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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“Variety store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variety%20store. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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