five-and-tens

variants also five-and-dimes
plural of five-and-ten

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Noun
  • The Hotel Moynat collection will be available exclusively at worldwide Moynat boutiques on October 15; Prices range from $350 for bag charms to $5,100 for larger Mignon top-handle bags.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Nearby, the Arts District and Fashion District with ever evolving galleries and independent boutiques showcasing the city's creative energy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The department is continuing exchanges between local and international artists and testing neighborhood programming ahead of an official summer 2027 launch.
    — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Sharing patient health records through exchanges has decreased duplicative tests on patients.
    — Alex Rosenblat — CalMatters, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Five-and-tens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/five-and-tens. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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