bouquet

1
as in nosegay
a bunch of flowers I bought my wife a nice bouquet for her birthday

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as in scent
a sweet or pleasant smell this wine has a good bouquet

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3
as in tribute
an admiring personal remark an evening dress of daring design that attracted bouquets as well as brickbats

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Recent Examples of bouquet Think about how the plants would look together in a bouquet when choosing your combinations. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025 While your gal might be perfectly happy with a card or bouquet, finding the best gifts for girlfriends requires a little more thought. Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025 Above the hardwood dining room, a bouquet of Murano glass roses spills out from a whimsical Bottega Veneziana chandelier. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025 Here, a bright orange pumpkin and a gorgeous seasonal bouquet give the living room a seasonal refresh. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bouquet
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Noun
  • From the Colosseum to the Vatican, See the Best Photos from King Charles and Queen Camilla's Italy Visit Their visit began inside the Cathedral, where they were given a small flower bouquet, known as nosegays, before joining the procession through the Nave.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Inside, the Queen Consort accepted a traditional nosegay bouquet and processed with King Charles up the nave as the service began.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023
Noun
  • Each candle pairs a calming scent with a meaningful crystal, like rose quartz for healing or garnet for passion.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
  • These skin scents will let the rose shine while adding a clean, musky depth that feels really personal and intimate.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This 11-year-old single malt Scotch is both a tribute to the rugged island distillery and a nod to Offerman’s love for the Caribbean.
    Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Woody Allen, who regularly collaborated with Diane Keaton throughout her career, honored the actress following her death in a tribute published on The Free Press.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Finish the look with a garland of leaves woven around the chandelier arms.
    Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Tinsel Garland Harken back to the 1950s with this tinsel garland in vibrant shades of red, pink and green.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • These fragrances explore the full character of oud, an olfactive celebration of this resin’s emotional resonance.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Beer has a pre-existing relationship with Victoria’s Secret, fronting a 2021 campaign for the Tease Crème Cloud fragrance and the subsequent Tease Candy Noir.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Expect many compliments, followed by utter shock when people find out the hoops are under $50 while looking like the epitome of modern luxury.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • And that’s mostly a compliment.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The table was set with a posy in a parfait glass and a pot of Colman’s mustard.
    Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
  • The bedding brand keeps it fresh in terms of colorways, with the new Windy Floral (a retro take on flowers) and a Caroline Z. Hurley collab of block print posies.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • With my sight obscured, the aromas practically bounce out of the glass and into my nostrils.
    Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
  • That’s because oxidation breaks down the oils, which can lead to stale coffee without much aroma.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2025

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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquet. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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