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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
But after the first attempt malfunctioned — the lace caught on the bottom of Buckley's bouquet, resulting in the veil accidentally yanking her head back — everyone is now on high alert.
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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
Available in an aqua bouquet pattern, plus other charming seasonal prints, including cherries and butterflies.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
The result was a ethereal manicure that paired perfectly with my simple ivory gown and bouquet of white roses.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
Let your beautiful bouquets and reception confetti live on.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
Available in an aqua bouquet pattern, plus other charming seasonal prints, including cherries and butterflies.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
The result was a ethereal manicure that paired perfectly with my simple ivory gown and bouquet of white roses.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
Let your beautiful bouquets and reception confetti live on.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
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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 one thing worth noting, however, is that the lotion has medicinal-like scent.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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But flowers also evoke our senses, especially when captured in scent.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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The greatest tribute to him is to read his book.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The ceremony will also feature a tribute to the late designer and entrepreneur Giorgio Armani.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sydney Sweeney posted a video Monday on Instagram capturing herself climbing the Hollywood sign at night and draping it with a garland of bras before looking back at her work and smiling into the camera.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2026
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This three-piece, pre-strung garland set makes decorating quick and effortless.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Dior transformed a local events space into a sweet shop on Tuesday night, a soft pink, candy-coated world where makeup and fragrance collided.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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In the age of TikTok and endless scroll, fragrance is designed to trend briefly and vanish.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
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The biggest compliment came from the fit.—
The Editors,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
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What Dad had found in Mom was his perfect compliment.—
John E. Green,
Time,
1 Feb. 2026
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Garden Glory The volume was turned all the way up on this season’s floral prints, from impressionistic pops at Chanel and Proenza Schouler, to electric posies courtesy of Chloé and Loewe.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
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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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Alongside the artifacts that inspired this project, the team recreated the aromas of mummification in ancient Egypt.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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The buns get their faint green color and grassy, coconut-leaning aroma from the addition of pandan.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquet. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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