boutique

noun

Definition of boutiquenext
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 In 2023, the couple, along with a business partner, opened two slow-fashion boutiques, which have been successful. — Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025 Flashback: Selena opened the boutique in 1994, balancing her booming career with her love for fashion design. — Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025 Where to Stay Book a Cozy Stay Book a stay at the Jackson Park Inn in Pulaski, a 32-room boutique hotel located in a circa 1920s grocery warehouse. — Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025 Luckily, boutique hotels and vacation rentals are easy to find (even ski-in/ski-out options), and firepits, saunas, and private hot tubs are readily available for those prioritizing a bit of relaxation. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for boutique
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boutique
  1. exchange
  2. market
  3. shop
  4. outlet
Noun
  • Here is the adorable moment (but be aware there is a curse word in this exchange).
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
  • But police allege that Sullivan was lying during that exchange.
    — Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of exchange
Noun
  • According to the flier, market rents in the area are $30 or more per square foot, which is over double the $14.69 per square foot the Adelmann is charging.
    — Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Hoka is widely known for making some of the most comfortable and supportive sneakers on the market (and discounting its offerings), so don’t let your closet go into spring without fresh kicks from this drop.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of market
Noun
  • But the storefront at 231 W. 47th St. has been cleared out, the sign removed from the facade and the shop has been removed from the company’s website.
    — David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The Sacramento doughnut shop received a red placard and temporarily closed its doors after inspectors discovered that a toilet was inoperable.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of shop
Noun
  • The change is a tacit acknowledgment of the growing tensions between the association — which represents White House correspondents from dozens of news outlets — and President Donald Trump.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Scientists said the flatworm, which hunts primarily on the ground, should not pose a major threat to the tree-dwelling Partula snails, the outlet reported.
    — Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of outlet

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