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as in nosegay
a bunch of flowers
I bought my wife a nice bouquet for her birthday
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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
Standing in the vicinity of the church, Beazley was later joined by a Grand Blanc High School student carrying a bouquet of flowers.
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Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The photos featured the bride and groom embracing, along with glimpses of wedding-day details like her custom halter-style Ralph Lauren gown, her bouquet, and the lush private estate setting.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2025
Her bouquet was a simple sprig of something with teeny flowers, very cutesy very DIY.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2025
Designed by Seth Rogen, an ashtray collector himself, this handsome three-piece set reimagines the standard ashtray as something both artistic and functional with a bud vase accoutrement to house a petite bouquet or even some long stem matches.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
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Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The photos featured the bride and groom embracing, along with glimpses of wedding-day details like her custom halter-style Ralph Lauren gown, her bouquet, and the lush private estate setting.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2025
Her bouquet was a simple sprig of something with teeny flowers, very cutesy very DIY.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2025
Designed by Seth Rogen, an ashtray collector himself, this handsome three-piece set reimagines the standard ashtray as something both artistic and functional with a bud vase accoutrement to house a petite bouquet or even some long stem matches.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouquet
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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
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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
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The executive also highlighted the launch of a new Borsalino fragrance called White Iris complementing the Black Iris scent introduced last February.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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This set of six includes scents like lavender, menthol and eucalyptus, vanilla and orange, grapefruit, watermelon, and peppermint, each made with natural essential oils.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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In 2023, Miller produced a tribute show in honor of Burnett’s ninetieth birthday—for NBC, not CBS, which balked at the idea that Burnett could draw an audience.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Paying tribute to his Puerto Rican roots, Bad Bunny dons a pava — a traditional hat woven from the leaves of the Puerto Rican hat palm.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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Stores are already stocking their shelves with garland and ornaments, but now’s the best time to snag a Christmas tree before the rush.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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String together mini pumpkins, pom-poms, and confetti into a garland.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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While prolonged exposure to Castile soap (think jobs that require your hands to be submerged in Castile soap formulas for an extended period of time) can cause skin irritation and dryness, the gentle, fragrance-free formula typically doesn’t cause irritation when used properly.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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From universally flattering makeup picks and designer fragrances to skincare staples, multi-use hair tools and indulgent self-care treats, these crowd-pleasing gifts are a great choice for any beauty lover.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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In short, Palace are a nightmare to play against, as Manchester City and Pep Guardiola discovered in the FA Cup final, and that’s a huge compliment to the tactical acumen of Glasner as well as the quality of the players.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Sax laughed and returned the compliment to Doskow.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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The nose is captivating with aromas of brown sugar, caramel corn, and vanilla mingle with wood and a hint of cherry.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Focus on the aroma, colors, and textures of the food on your plate.—
Violeta Valdés,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquet. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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