as in department store
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Recent Examples of thrift shop
It is said to not judge a book by its cover and staff at a thrift shop in Casper, Wyoming, can attest to that saying.
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Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
Ben Rowe, now 27, spent weekends of his youth with his mother and grandmother rummaging through thrift shops looking for a good deal.
—Caleb Mezzy, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
These proved ridiculous at Oberlin, where dressing in janitor uniforms from thrift shops was considered the height of style.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
But for decades, fine china has been in decline, with fancy sets lining the shelves of thrift shops and languishing at estate sales.
—Rukmini Callimachi, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
Ben Rowe, now 27, spent weekends of his youth with his mother and grandmother rummaging through thrift shops looking for a good deal.
—Caleb Mezzy, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
These proved ridiculous at Oberlin, where dressing in janitor uniforms from thrift shops was considered the height of style.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
But for decades, fine china has been in decline, with fancy sets lining the shelves of thrift shops and languishing at estate sales.
—Rukmini Callimachi, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrift shop
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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
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The economic blackout which aims to hurt large corporations by telling consumers not to spend money at major retailers and chain stores is an action that may end up hurting small businesses, the backbone of America.—
Shelley E. Kohan,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Consciously or not, Orsolya has played an active role in such urban growth; her job is to evict people from the lots that have been gobbled up by the government and/or greedy real estate developers who want to turn them into condos, chain stores, and luxury hotels.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2025
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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
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Salem, circa 1955: Before the opening of Walmart, many small-town main streets were home to a Ben Franklin dime store, one of which was under the franchise that gave Sam Walton his start in Newport, 1945.—
Ray Hanley,
arkansasonline.com,
4 Oct. 2024
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Werewolf Lawyer has its own distinct look, a pulp paperback straight from the golden age of dime store novels done by Ian Klarer.—
Jef Rouner,
Chron,
14 Sep. 2024
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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
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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
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Because tribes rely so heavily on third-party revenue, administrators play a big role in ensuring the clinics receive money in exchange for the services provided.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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In the first phase of the cease-fire, Hamas returned 25 living hostages and the remains of eight others in exchange for the release of nearly 1,800 Palestinian prisoners.—
Ibrahim Hazboun,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Thrift shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrift%20shop. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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