as in store
an establishment where goods are sold to consumers
an emporium for home electronic equipment filled with stuff I didn't know I needed but now desperately want
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Recent Examples of emporium
After soaking in the history and charm of the Duomo, walk over to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world’s oldest shopping emporiums with outposts from Prada to Gucci.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
In addition to airports, Prix Versailles also recognized projects across several other categories, including campuses, passenger stations, sports venues, museums, emporiums, hotels and restaurants.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Each year since 2015, the Prix Versailles World Jury has awarded 24 prizes across eight categories — airports, campuses, passenger stations, sports, museums, emporiums, and hotels and restaurants.
—Raheem Hosseini, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Jan. 2026
In the time since, Gideon’s has grown from a bicycle-delivery operation to an East End Market stall to a Disney Springs emporium, where fans from around the world stand in line for sweets and coffee and limited-edition collectible merch that garners eBay bids into the hundreds.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
In addition to airports, Prix Versailles also recognized projects across several other categories, including campuses, passenger stations, sports venues, museums, emporiums, hotels and restaurants.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Each year since 2015, the Prix Versailles World Jury has awarded 24 prizes across eight categories — airports, campuses, passenger stations, sports, museums, emporiums, and hotels and restaurants.
—Raheem Hosseini, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Jan. 2026
In the time since, Gideon’s has grown from a bicycle-delivery operation to an East End Market stall to a Disney Springs emporium, where fans from around the world stand in line for sweets and coffee and limited-edition collectible merch that garners eBay bids into the hundreds.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emporium
Noun
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Flick was aware of what lay in store for his team and asked them to play a more pragmatic game than usual.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The loud crack-crack of the rocket boosters’ return breaking the sound barrier could be in store for parts of Central Florida about eight minutes after liftoff.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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The second complaint alleges Martinez failed to disclose a business relationship with a Kissimmee cake shop, Kenny’s Cakes and Bakery, and alerted them of the city’s small businesses grant program.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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For more of our favorite reversible quilts, shop floral, striped, and solid styles below at up to 42% off.—
Caley Sturgill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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After the league’s commercial backers have called dibs, the postseason avails begin trading in the upfront; whatever’s left is sold in scatter, and nearly always at a premium over the prices set in the spring bazaar.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The bazaar will feature students’ handmade crafts, jewelry, food and baked goods and a raffle with prizes from local businesses.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Emporium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emporium. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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