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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
Local residents competed in a variety of whimsical categories, with winners walking away with bouquets and bragging rights.
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La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
This is also by far the coolest crowd at the festival, a sea of designer outfits, out-there silhouettes, fresh haircuts, and even bouquets of flowers.
—E.r. Pulgar, SPIN, 10 June 2026
The same applies to cutting a few stems for bouquets.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
The bride’s included lily of the valley flowers, a staple at any royal wedding and a bloom that featured in the late Queen Elizabeth’s 1953 coronation bouquet as well.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 June 2026
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La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
This is also by far the coolest crowd at the festival, a sea of designer outfits, out-there silhouettes, fresh haircuts, and even bouquets of flowers.
—E.r. Pulgar, SPIN, 10 June 2026
The same applies to cutting a few stems for bouquets.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
The bride’s included lily of the valley flowers, a staple at any royal wedding and a bloom that featured in the late Queen Elizabeth’s 1953 coronation bouquet as well.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouquet
Noun
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Tiny flowers in tight clusters resembling small nosegays appear continuously in warm weather.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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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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Gardena and salted amber give this shimmery body mist a rich, tropical vacation sort of scent profile.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Some homeowners claim the soap's strong scent can help discourage skunks from lingering near flower beds, garbage cans and other areas around the home.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The vast array of gems is a tribute to the maison’s rich history of Art Deco style and its early Egyptian Revival pieces, dating to an era when a new modern style was taking hold just as some antuiquity’s most significant discoveries were captivating the Western imagination.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Elsewhere in his remarks at the ceremony, Beckham paid tribute to his family.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Jason Momoa, who was born in Hawaii, was photographed helping Lola arrange traditional colorful Hawaiian garlands, the leis, a tribute to her roots.—
Monica Coviello,
Vanity Fair,
11 June 2026
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During the holiday season, the space feels especially cozy with a tartan runner and garland draped along the windows.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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Lavender, vanilla, sandalwood and musk are the workhorse notes for fragrances meant to soothe, and lavender in particular has a deep evidence base.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Lush Perfumer Alina Gilwinska told Byrdie that citrus is one of her favorite mood boosting fragrance families.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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In this Fire sign, Venus wants the grand gestures and all the compliments.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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And that’s a compliment to the highest degree.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
17 June 2026
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Odessa A’zion does the sweetest thing and hands Firstman a posy of flowers.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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There, the royals laid a wreath and posy at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor the fallen and the military partnership between the United Kingdom and the United States, but a problem was spotted with the Union Jack flag on parade.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Bold aromas of black cherry, espresso bean, and nutmeg give way to sublime flavors of cassis, charcuterie, and freshly ground nutmeg wrapped in a sheath of feathery tannins.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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For anyone who has ever been stopped in their tracks by a familiar aroma, here’s what scientists and physicians say is actually happening and why scent deserves more credit as a memory tool than most people give it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquet. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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