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Recent Examples of variety store
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.
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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
My favorite stop on the tour was a variety store called Lee Avenue Photo—specifically, the toy section.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 5 May 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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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
My favorite stop on the tour was a variety store called Lee Avenue Photo—specifically, the toy section.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 5 May 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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The suspects targeted a Macy’s department store before fleeing in a white Lexus.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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That’s something chef Gregory Gourdet is also exploring at Printemps, the luxury French department store that opened on Wall Street last spring.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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The company promises to distribute all that waste to specialty recyclers, manufacturers, even thrift shops.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes, car seats and strollers are recycled at recycling centers—but not every thrift shop or Goodwill will do this on your behalf.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
25 Jan. 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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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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October 23 – November 21 This morning favors calm, thoughtful exchanges.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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According to documents from both cases, the relationship began with texting and the exchange of music from playlists.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Variety store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variety%20store. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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