26 Great Graduation Gifts (That Happen to Be on Sale)
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Graduation season is here, so it’s time to start thinking of gifts for the graduates in your life — high school, college, master’s degrees, doctorates. I’ve pulled several of our all-around great gifts (all on sale!), especially those that might help someone who’s about to move to a new dorm or apartment or start a new job. There’s a variety of price points, whether you need a small gift for an acquaintance or something big for a friend or family member. As always, make sure to sign up for theStrategist Deal Freaks Dailynewsletterto receive each day’s best deals in your inbox (as well as sales just for newsletter subscribers). And if you want evenmore, sign up for our regularemail newsletterfor tons more newsletter exclusives.
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Any new adult home will likely be in need of a nice set ofdrinking glasses, and these are our top picks. They’re made from tempered glass (so hot liquids work too) and have a classic, timeless design that looks great at dinner parties.

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An initial necklace is a fun gift for middle- or high-school graduation, especially in this bubble-letter style made from gold-plated brass.

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Or a delicate version in 18K gold.

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One of our favorite colanders (and part of ourKitchen Hall of Fame) will make a great gift for the grad whose kitchen expertise starts and ends at boiling pasta.

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A citrusy, floral, garden-y scent to mask any bad odors in the dorm.

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A multi-chopper is an easy alternative to a fancy knife set, especially for an incoming college freshman. This one has eight different blades for dicing, slicing, shredding, and more.

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Our top pick for bath mats is on sale in all 17 of the colorways (both neutral and bold). It’ll spruce up the bathroom in a new grad’s first rental.

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One of ourbest-in-class pillowsis nearly half off for a set of two. And whether your grad is moving into a dorm or a new apartment, they’ll appreciate having cushy, comfortable pillows on their bed.

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This vintage-style cooking timer will look fun in any kitchen — and help reduce their dependency on their phone timer.
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Silk pillowcases feel luxurious, help reduce hair breakage, and look expensive (even if they’re used on a twin XL in a triple dorm room).

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They’ll never buy this themselves, but if they’re a new college grad moving into their own place, a salad spinner will come in handy. This one will last forever and can wash fruit, too.

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One of our bestair purifiers: It’s quiet, well constructed, and currently under $100.

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Air fryers come up extremely frequently on students’ wish lists, according to writerBella Druckman(who’s writtenmanyguides on the subject). Thisair fryer(our No. 1 pick) will get them years of use. The clear window, wide basket, and easy-to-use touchscreen are just a few favorite features.
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A new home or dorm room can never have too many cozy blankets, and this one’s neutral shade will match with any décor. Plus it’s machine washable in case of any party spills.

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Incoming freshmen and graduating seniors alike need a good pair of sound-canceling headphones for noisy roommates and all-night study sessions. These Soundcore Pros are one of ourtop picks.

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If you want something more personalized than an initial necklace, this nameplate necklace can be engraved with a name or monogram.

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An elegantperfumeworks if they’re starting high school, college, grad school, or a new job.

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Give them the gift of a sweet treat any time they want it.
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If ice cream isn’t their thing, gift them theNinja Slushiinstead — it makes any frozen drink (alcoholic or not) at the press of a button.

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One of thebest hair dryers, complete with three attachments, is $150 off and easy to store in a dorm room or small apartment.

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Any college grad will be happy to have a hands-off cleaning device; this one vacuums and mops so their home will always be spotless.

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Arice cookeris a smart gift for anyone new to cooking. It’s easy to use and means they won’t just be eating instant noodles for every meal.

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A nice leathertotewill go a long way for interviews and starting a new job.

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This well-made stockpot — which comes with an insert for easily cooking and draining pasta — will stay with them from their current starter home for years to come.
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Or gift them a set of cookware with everything they need — two frying pans, a saucepan, a sauté pan, and a casserole pan, plus a spatula and slotted spoon.

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Dyson V11
For a truly big-ticket gift, thiscordless Dyson vacuumis currently $100 off and slim enough to be stored in even the tiniest of apartments.
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