boutique

as in exchange
a small retail establishment that sells stylish clothing or other usually expensive things bought some one-of-a-kind clothing at the boutique

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Recent Examples of boutique How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Stay Because of its small, boutique size, The Farm doesn’t currently have relationships with any major credit cards or reward programs. Matthew Monagan, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025 Consumers couldn’t dine in restaurants, browse clothing boutiques, or enjoy Broadway performances. Leigh Morgan, Quartz, 2 June 2025 This bespoke-level attention to craftsmanship is reflected in the buying process as well, with clients encouraged to first make an appointment to be fitted and styled at any of its 13 boutiques spread across the U.S. (five of which are in New York). Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2 June 2025 Australian online boutique Princess Polly, whose suppliers are mainly based in China, has made many partnerships with influencers. Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for boutique
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Noun
  • On Thursday, Lurie announced on social media that cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is opening an office in San Francisco after leaving the city four years ago.
    Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
  • The very principle of financialization rules even the most mundane exchange of objects in the same manner that the most banal exchange of economic investment and speculation regulates the sign of spiritual autonomy and utopian aspirations that abstraction had initially promised.
    Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Noun
  • Trump’s tariffs have encouraged Gad to think about expanding Intuition Robotics into international markets.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
  • The avid home cook began chronicling her own recipes online, and scouring the Greek markets for seasonal and new-to-her ingredients.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Noun
  • There is certainly no shortage of Union Jack flags in the United Kingdom—the tat shops alone offer up thousands, if not millions—but the one crossing the auction block in London this summer is distinguished by a remarkable history.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
  • Historically, dollar stores thrive during tough economic times, as more people look for cheaper places to shop.
    Alina Selyukh, NPR, 3 June 2025
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  • The younger brother was 9 years old, the outlet reported.
    Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2025
  • The play is based on the 2929 Entertainment and participant film of the same name, distributed by Warner Bros., and co-written by Clooney and Grant Heslov, the outlet says.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 7 June 2025

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“Boutique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boutique. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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