as in bouquet
a bunch of flowers gathered a posy of wildflowers to present to his girlfriend

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Recent Examples of posy Without doubt, the engraving contributed to the popularity of posy holders. Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024 As part of the welcome, Camilla — who wore a royal blue silk crepe dress by Fiona Clare and the Australian wattle brooch, a gift from Australian people to Queen Elizabeth — was presented with a posy by Ky, 12, and his sister Charlotte. Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024 Direct address is also the strength of the posy rings at Les Enluminures (A6), a dealer known for miniatures of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Walker Mimms, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025 One of these fashions was a trend started by the queen herself: the posy holder. Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for posy
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bouquet
Noun
  • This old-fashioned trick is the key to a long-lasting bouquet.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
  • Rodney kicked off their anniversary with a large pink and white bouquet of roses from J'Adore Les Fleurs, Holly shared in her Instagram Stories.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 June 2025

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“Posy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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