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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
To thank and honor her mother for all of her hard work, Farmer dedicated her bouquet to her.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 June 2025
Trump entered negotiations to end the war in Ukraine by presenting Putin with a bouquet of inexplicable concessions.
—Andrew Ryvkin, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
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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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 June 2025
Trump entered negotiations to end the war in Ukraine by presenting Putin with a bouquet of inexplicable concessions.
—Andrew Ryvkin, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
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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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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After a shower at the gym, this is my favorite scent to put on.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
26 June 2025
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Natural vapors coming from trees, like the monoterpenes that give pine trees their scent, produce aerosols and thus low-lying clouds that hover above forests.—
Max G. Levy,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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In May, Brown paid tribute to husband Jake Bongiovi on his 23rd birthday with a post on social media.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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This hidden cocktail bar pays tribute to Asheville's bold 1907 anti-Prohibitionists who wore red ribbons in defiance.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Will the garland of roses be shown anytime before it is given to the winner?—
Vik Chokshi,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Pigs were slaughtered in his honor, he was festooned with floral garlands, and hundreds young and old thronged the dirt streets to catch a glimpse of the conquering warrior’s return.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
9 Jan. 2025
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Scent marketing involves strategically placing fragrances at key touchpoints to influence consumer behavior, boost satisfaction and increase sales.—
Tamara Bebb,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Madras has taken on many forms over the centuries, from traditional Indian sarongs to patchwork jackets and even a fragrance.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
23 June 2025
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The couple’s announcement came with a carousel of more than a dozen baby-bump photos that earned kudos and compliments from other wives on the team.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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The British actor of Nigerian descent is quick to return the compliment from one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
30 June 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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These flowers—delicate, white trillium and fringed phacelia—are much more gentle on the eyes than the showy posies out West.—
Emma Veidt,
Outside Online,
14 Apr. 2025
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Fine, elegant bubbles carry lifted aromas of raspberry, red apple skin, and rose petal.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The smell of something simmering on the stove—garlic, ginger, soy, or even the aroma of roasted chicken or vegetables.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquet. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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