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as in pharmacist
a person who prepares drugs according to a doctor's prescription
in olden days the apothecary had few drugs that actually cured anything, most substances being little more than pain relievers
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as in pharmacy
a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold
the historic village boasts an old-fashioned apothecary that's been there for almost a century and a half
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Nearly every live-action Star Wars project has a character who falls into this category, a pattern that became clearer with the introduction of Manny Jacinto’s twitchy, nefarious, utterly captivating apothecary, Qimir, in The Acolyte.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 19 June 2024
What started as an apothecary back in 1851 in New York City, Kiehl's, according to company lore, was one of the first American pharmacies to showcase full ingredient lists on its product labels — a big deal in a time when government transparency wasn't the status quo.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Sally’s powers are tangible and rooted in her day-to-day practices of owning an apothecary, while Gillian’s strength lies in her charisma, allure and emotional depth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Relax and Recharge: Savvy Spa Maroma Spa by Guerlain spans 30,000 square feet, encompassing nine spa cabins, a top-notch apothecary and a relaxation lounge, as well as a fitness center.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 19 June 2024
What started as an apothecary back in 1851 in New York City, Kiehl's, according to company lore, was one of the first American pharmacies to showcase full ingredient lists on its product labels — a big deal in a time when government transparency wasn't the status quo.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Sally’s powers are tangible and rooted in her day-to-day practices of owning an apothecary, while Gillian’s strength lies in her charisma, allure and emotional depth.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Relax and Recharge: Savvy Spa Maroma Spa by Guerlain spans 30,000 square feet, encompassing nine spa cabins, a top-notch apothecary and a relaxation lounge, as well as a fitness center.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Apothecary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apothecary. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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