as in cheap
costing little
a dime-store tablecloth that is certainly good enough for a picnic
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as in department store
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Recent Examples of dime-store
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2024
Ask how many grocery bags, empty jars or dime-store flower vases one household needs.
—Marni Jameson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press, 25 Feb. 2024
One with a dime store, perhaps?
—Anna Shechtman, The New Yorker, 3 May 2021
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Adjective
Daddio traffics in a lot of dime-store psychology, but that just adds to its old-fashioned qualities.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2024
Ask how many grocery bags, empty jars or dime-store flower vases one household needs.
—Marni Jameson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
Noun
Then Bur-lers Variety, another local dime store chain that’s now down to a lone store in Warren.
—John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press, 25 Feb. 2024
One with a dime store, perhaps?
—Anna Shechtman, The New Yorker, 3 May 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dime-store
Adjective
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Being cheap is completely foolish and a lot of people make that mistake.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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Replacement filters are cheap and the reservoir holds 2.4 liters.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Clearly, Bergdorf is upping its game this Spring as the stunning new Printemps department store opening on Wall Street gives everyone a run for their money.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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In addition to Harrods, the brand has linked with Istanbul department store Beymen, recently hosting a lunch with premium clients attended by Rachid, as well as Berlin’s multibrand fashion mecca Lou & the Finches, which opened an apartment-style pop-up to showcase the Retori collection.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Frontier is known for inexpensive tickets, but myriad fees for seat choices, carry-on bags and luggage.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Lore has it that New England butchers packed inexpensive cuts of meat into large barrels called butts for storage and transportation.—
Beth Dooley,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Anna Maria Island, Florida A true Old Florida escape, Anna Maria Island preserves its authentic atmosphere by eschewing high-rises, chain stores, and fast-food restaurants.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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The first company that announced was Tractor Supply, a 2250 chain store that sells farm supplies, pet and animal feed and supplies among other items.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The plaintiffs’ argument broadens the scope of EPCA beyond reasonable bounds, District Judge Ronnie Abrams wrote in the court’s opinion.—
Akielly Hu,
Wired News,
29 Mar. 2025
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That would give it around 240 miles of range in the real world, which is reasonable.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Going back in time, most Minnesota small towns shared similarities, including schools, drug stores, variety stores, cafes, churches, hardware stores, bars, baseball fields, gas stations, volunteer fire departments, American Legions and local newspapers.—
Tom Redman,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Here are just some of the everyday items that would be affected if duties on goods from China, Canada and Mexico take effect. Miami, Five Below, discount variety store merchandise.—
Melissa Repko,Gabrielle Fonrouge,Michael Wayland,Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Related Group is one of the largest and most prominent developers in the U.S., spanning affordable housing to luxury condo buildings, mainly in South Florida.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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Greek yogurt is an affordable protein source, which is especially important to many consumers these days, and a good way to add calcium and vitamin D, Blechman said.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Proceeds from the thrift shop help fund programs and services for homeless community members in North County and working poor families and seniors, among others.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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Steal one from your mother or grandmother (or pick one up from the thrift shop) for the most authentic look.—
Irina Grechko,
refinery29.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Dime-store.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dime-store. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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