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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
Think about how the plants would look together in a bouquet when choosing your combinations.
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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Finish the look with a garland of leaves woven around the chandelier arms.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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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
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These fragrances explore the full character of oud, an olfactive celebration of this resin’s emotional resonance.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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And that’s mostly a compliment.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 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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With my sight obscured, the aromas practically bounce out of the glass and into my nostrils.—
Aislyn Greene,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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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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