bouquet

Definition of bouquetnext
1
as in nosegay
a bunch of flowers I bought my wife a nice bouquet for her birthday

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2
as in scent
a sweet or pleasant smell this wine has a good bouquet

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3
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 The Kremlin also released footage Monday of Putin driving to personally pick up one of his old schoolteachers, Vera Gurevich, from a hotel lobby with a bouquet of flowers and an enthusiastic embrace before taking her for dinner at the Kremlin. Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 13 May 2026 Mowry is looking for a bouquet of flowers to present to JJ’s mother, Nancy, before his first game back. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 Its backbone of piney juniper supported a bouquet of deeply briny flavors. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026 Gift a bouquet of daisies paired with greenery like eucalyptus, ferns, or baby’s breath for a fresh arrangement. Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bouquet
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Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Frying is an art, perhaps plied nowhere with such efficiency and aplomb as at this lively lunch counter, where the very air seems to crackle and the scent of pork incites the blood.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • Their strong scent and low growth habit make onions suitable companion plants for many vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
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  • Her death was confirmed by her nephew, Bryan Longet, who posted a social media tribute on Thursday.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
  • But alongside the music, the Fab Four also spawned a parallel tribute-film industry all but dedicated to extolling their cultural influence.
    Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
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  • In 1904, the red rose became the official flower of the Kentucky Derby, and by 1932, the current tradition of presenting the winning horse with a garland of red roses was born.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
  • All the garlands and floral decorations have been individually restored for the first time in decades.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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  • According to Kristina Strunz, managing director, Southeast Asia & Oceania, fragrance is its strongest category, accounting for the majority of sales.
    Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
  • Add in the signature fragrance, a welcome cup of tea, and live music that plays throughout the day, and this has to be one of the most Chinese-style hotel lobbies in Beijing’s top echelon of hotels.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
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  • Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 May 2026
  • Maybe the 2025-26 Knicks realized this was the ultimate compliment.
    Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 7 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
  • Charles and Camilla paid their respects and laid a wreath and a posy at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the cemetery before traveling to rural Virginia to attend separate events.
    Terry Collins, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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  • Don’t miss Shinrin-Yoku, a crisp and delicate Japanese-style rice lager, or the ever-popular Sightglass IPA, built on a pilsner malt base with aromas of berry and key lime.
    Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
  • Don’t skip the almond extract—a small splash deepens the cherry flavor and gives the filling its bakery-style aroma.
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026

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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquet. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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