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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
In a demo, the company shows how a florist can add a folder containing thousands of unsorted photos and ask the AI to sort them into subfolders, such as bouquets, flower decorations, bridal flowers, and physical flowers.
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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Dye white carnations green with food coloring and leave a bouquet on the table.
—Amanda Rock, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
Find a maxi dress for date night at Rochelle’s Boutique or a bouquet from The Mystic Florist Shop, and grab a handmade sailor bracelet from Mystic Knotwork as a souvenir.
—Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Hubert Family Farms plants 300,000 bulbs for visitors to enjoy and cut for bouquets.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Dye white carnations green with food coloring and leave a bouquet on the table.
—Amanda Rock, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
Find a maxi dress for date night at Rochelle’s Boutique or a bouquet from The Mystic Florist Shop, and grab a handmade sailor bracelet from Mystic Knotwork as a souvenir.
—Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Hubert Family Farms plants 300,000 bulbs for visitors to enjoy and cut for bouquets.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 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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Floral scents surf on warm air through the open window.—
Stephanie Rafanelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Mar. 2026
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Yet insects may also be attracted to scents unpleasant to us as several notable plant species instruct.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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The tournament began as a tribute to the 13 founders of the LPGA.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In February, there was a tribute concert in his honor in San Francisco that featured famous friends and admirers including Van Morrison, Hozier, Joan Baez, George Thorogood, Narada Michael Walden, Ruby Amanfu, Steven Van Zandt, Trombone Shorty and many others.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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Another egg-cellent garland for the season, this one is covered with pastel glitter egg lights.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Last week, the Princess of Wales paid a visit to Leicester to celebrate the city’s Indian community, where she was presented with a rose garland—a symbol of respect and honour in Indian culture—that was also strung with pearls.—
Laura Hawkins,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Think a long-lasting foundation formulated with premium skin care, a fragrance with ultrarare notes, or a lipstick that doubles as a high-end accessory.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Toasting it briefly in butter helps release its fragrance.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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But our sincere compliments to the curators.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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This shirt earned more compliments than anything else in the test thanks to its loud, playful print.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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The boxy design further elevates the reversible pattern–big, bolder florals on one side, and delicate posies on the other.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2026
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Make a Posy That Speaks Volumes To make a small bouquet—aka a posy—use four or five kinds of flowers at most.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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People find so much beauty in nature, from the dazzling colors of butterflies to the melodious songs of birds and the aromas of flowers.—
Logan S. James,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 2020 is a blend of approximately two-thirds Merlot and one-third Cabernet Sauvignon and offers aromas of cherry, brown baking spices, crushed violet petals, and black plum.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquet. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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