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There are many far more important things in life than things. We know this. But the fact is that if you’re reading this, you probably occasionally have to buy stuff for the people in your life. And that act can make or break a relationship. A good present leaves the recipient feeling seen and appreciated. A bad one leaves them wondering if you know them at all. Whether gift-giving is your love language or it’s all Greek to you, the Cut is here to help you make the best decisions about what to buy for Christmas, Hanukkah, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and beyond.

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    26 Beauty Products My Boyfriend Won’t Stop Stealing From MeThey double as great Valentine’s Day gifts, too.
    By Asia Milia Ware
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    The 27 Best Last-Minute Valentine’s Day GiftsWhere and when to get them.
    By Chinea Rodriguez and Bianca Nieves
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    34 Nontraditional Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Loved OnesSwitch it up on February 14.
    By Bianca Nieves, Roberto Johnson, and Morgan Evans
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    44 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Literally Any Man in Your LifeFoolproof options, whatever the occasion.
    By Lauren Adhav, Kelsey Borovinsky, and Morgan Evans
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    17 Flower Alternatives to Shop for Valentine’s DayOptions that will last longer than a week.
    By Chinea Rodriguez
  6. Valentine’s Day Gifts for Everyone You Love (or Really, Really Like)A gift is worth a thousand words.
    By Samantha Sasso
  7. 12 Bold Valentine’s Day GiftsGifts that declare your love.
    By Stephanie Nguyen
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    75 Gift Ideas for Your Beauty-Obsessed FriendFrom face masks to fragrances.
    By Asia Milia Ware and Kendall Becker
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    24 Best Gift Ideas Under $50 That Are Actually FunOn a budget? No problem.
    By Harling Ross Anton, Kendall Becker, and Hanna Flanagan
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    The Cut Shop’s 12 Days of GiftingAn editor-approved collection of the most fun gifts.
    By Cut Shop
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    32 Nordstrom Gift Ideas That Should Be on Your RadarBefore it’s too late.
    By Bianca Nieves
  12. 15 Gifts for the Natural-Born TastemakerThey’re rightfully picky.
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    23 Foolproof Gift Ideas for the Pickiest People in Your LifeSome particularly great gift ideas for the most particular people in your orbit.
    By Harling Ross Anton, Shanna Shipin, and Hanna Flanagan
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    Every Celebrity’s a Writer NowA guide to 2023’s overflowing library of celebrity memoirs (and memoirishes).
    By Fran Hoepfner
  15. Holiday Fashion Is My Roman Empire13 occasion pieces I can’t stop thinking about.
    By Kathleen Owens
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    What to Gift the Gen-Zer in Your LifeAccording to a member of this generation.
    By Brooke LaMantia
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    47 Luxury Beauty Gifts That Are Worth the SplurgeBecause the holidays call for everything from La Mer to Dior.
    By Asia Milia Ware and Maya Allen
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    The Absolute Best Gifts for Every BudgetWe’ve got a little something for everyone on your list.
    By Kendall Becker
  19. White Elephant Gifts Don’t Have to Be GagsThose silly novelty gifts are cute for one minute.
    By Samantha Sasso
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    71 Holiday Gifts for Any Kind of MomWhether she’s into cooking, skin care, gardening, or relaxing.
    By Lauren Adhav and Shanna Shipin
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    Splurge Gifts for the Hard-to-PleaseGifts of exceptional craftsmanship and quality.
    By Joanna Nikas
  22. Gifts for Every Personality in Your Group ChatYou need to check this list.
    By Kathleen Owens
  23. 13 Gifts for the ’90s-Obsessed Person in Your LifeLet them revel in the decade’s greatest fashion hits.
    By Lauren Caruso
  24. 14 Stylish Gifts Under $300Use this 3-category method to shop for the style maven in your life.
    By Stephanie Nguyen
  25. 15 Gifts for People Who Are Hard to Shop ForFrom the beauty buffs to the home cooks, we’ve got you covered.
    By Ariel Kanter
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    20 Best Travel Gift Ideas, According to Flight AttendantsThey’ll be ready to hop on a plane right away.
    By Brooke LaMantia and Kendall Becker
  27. 13 Stylish Gifts You’ll Want to Keep for YourselfThis is for all the beauty buffs and fashion folks.
    By Ariel Kanter
  28. 25 Gifts for Stylish PeopleA collection of things for those with good taste.
    By Stephanie Nguyen
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    54 Stocking Stuffers for Everyone on Your ListDelightful, cute, practical little items to put a smile on their faces.
    By Chinea Rodriguez, Hanna Flanagan, and Asia Milia Ware
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    The Best Holiday Gifts to Buy This Year, in One PlacePresents for parents, for beauty lovers, for teens, for employees — see all of the Cut’s holiday gift guides (so far).
    By the Cut
  31. Conversation-Starting Gift Ideas for the Maximalist Who Has EverythingWell, maybe not everything.
    By Samantha Sasso
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    49 Gifts for the Dad Who Claims He Doesn’t Want AnythingHe’ll love a new sweater, cozy slippers, or a fancy coffee maker.
    By Andrew Nguyen, Brooke LaMantia, and Kendall Becker
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    45 Gifts for Every Type of EmployeeWhen you’re the boss giving gifts to your team, you can find thoughtful things for each person without playing favorites.
    By Alison Green
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    The Best Secret Santa Gifts Under $25 (That You Can Buy on Amazon)From a tinned-fish cookbook to an heirloom-quality stuffed mouse.
    By Dominique Pariso
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    38 Best Gift Ideas for People Who Love to Cook (or Eat)Whether they are into wine, coffee, or Sichuan spices.
    By Brooke LaMantia
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    The Best Gift Ideas, According to the StarsAs an astrologer, I’ve done the work for you.
    By Lisa Stardust
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    53 Gift Ideas for the Friend Who’s All About ‘Wellness’The ultimate wish list for people who manifest.
    By Lauren Adhav and Kendall Becker
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    35 Gifts for a Bunch of Super-Specific Life PhasesFrom the friend posting their sonogram to the sibling stumbling through their Saturn return.
    By Chinea Rodriguez and Shanna Shipin
  39. 10 Professional Milestone Gifts for Every BudgetJob well done.
    By Stephanie Nguyen
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    34 Gift Ideas From Black-Owned BusinessesShop small brands this year.
    By Morgan Evans and Asia Milia Ware
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    28 Best Home-Décor Gift Ideas, According to ExpertsInterior designers weigh in on what to gift.
    By Chinea Rodriguez
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    The 20 Best Sex Gifts to Give (and Get)According to sex therapists and enthusiasts.
    By Brooke LaMantia and Kendall Becker
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    18 Gifts That Keep on GivingFrom clothing to accessories to fresh flowers.
    By Brooke LaMantia and Hanna Flanagan
  44. wedding season
    The Art of Wedding Gift Giving, DecodedEverything the newlywed couple might not ask for but definitely needs.
    By Morgan Evans and Chinea Rodriguez
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    This Is What Your Wedding Gift Says About YouGift ideas for the plus-one, third wheel, and everyone in between.
    By Morgan Evans and Chinea Rodriguez
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    13 Father’s Day Subscription Gifts That Are Anything But LazyThey make the best last-minute Father’s Day gifts.
    By Bianca Nieves
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    It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Dad a Father’s Day GiftStop procrastinating.
    By Bianca Nieves
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    37 Best Father’s Day Gifts No Dad Can ResistA gift for every kind of dad.
    By Chinea Rodriguez and Bianca Nieves
  49. Your Guide to Finding a Fragrance for the Dad in Your LifeIt’s not Father’s Day without the perfect cologne.
    By Samantha Sasso
  50. The Best Fragrances for the Dad in Your LifeWe’re not procrastinating this year.
    By Samantha Sasso
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