boutiques

noun

plural of boutique
as in exchanges
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 boutiques Make sure to stop into local boutiques for wares to bring home. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 The Eve sits in the buzzy Redfern neighborhood, close to several boutiques and restaurants. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 At boutiques like Agent Provocateur and Fleur du Mal, the male gaze is moot, the environment catered instead to the woman and her body. — Nicky Josephine, Vogue, 29 June 2026 Away from the shoreline, neighborhoods like the Historic Third Ward offer a mix of boutiques, galleries, and restaurants housed in former warehouse buildings. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 30 June 2026 Down near a strip of beach boutiques, lifelong resident Lauren Nigrelli said the frenzy surrounding the star has eased since Swift first moved into the neighborhood in 2013. — Leah Willingham, Fortune, 21 June 2026 Socially, residents can gather at local restaurants like Ponciana, Celeste, Tamaki Sushi or Sentido Norte, browse local boutiques and artisan shops, attend wine tastings at Coraline or participate in creative workshops at Pinta Café. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Central Park Tower holds the top spot on West 57th Street, while a new arrival just south of the Empire State Building on Fifth Avenue ranks as the loftiest along the seven-mile strip renowned for its designer boutiques, cultural institutions, and Central Park. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 June 2026 There are also off-price boutiques from Hugo Boss, Coach, Vivienne Westwood, Roberto Cavalli, Gianvito Rossi, Valentino, Etro, Brunello Cucinelli, Lululemon, The North Face and Levi’s, among others. — David Moin, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
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  1. exchanges
  2. shops
  3. markets
  4. outlets
Noun
  • The resulting arguments, trolling and nasty exchanges can signal to the algorithm that the content is engaging, prompting it to show those posts to even more people who are likely to react and further amplify the conversation.
    — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • Even small transfers through regulated exchanges can trigger checks that require firms to collect and share identifying information about the parties to the transfer.
    — Susie Violet Ward, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of exchanges
Noun
  • Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Historic downtown Jackson has oodles of charm with its art galleries, shops, restaurants, historic bars, and antler-arched square.
    — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of shops
Noun
  • Prediction markets, meanwhile, are riding the football frenzy with massive trading volumes in June.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Instead of a traditional city-to-city world tour, the ‘Together, Together’ Tour is built around extended residencies in seven markets.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of markets
Noun
  • Mealtime means a simple stroll to the eight on-site dining outlets and bars.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Definition of outlets

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