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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
Its 73-room Wren hotel in Missoula, Montana, offers flower bouquets and an in-room pour-over coffee station as pre-bookable perks.
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Harriet Baskas, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2025
Botanical Heart-Shaped Sugar Cubes Add a bouquet of flavor to tea and cocktails with these colorful sugar cubes made with petals from roses, lavender, and blue cornflowers.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Metcalf sent Normani bouquets of flowers every Wednesday for several months.
—Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
This is 1,000 times more soulless and self-promotional than sending a nice bouquet of flowers.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
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Harriet Baskas, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2025
Botanical Heart-Shaped Sugar Cubes Add a bouquet of flavor to tea and cocktails with these colorful sugar cubes made with petals from roses, lavender, and blue cornflowers.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Metcalf sent Normani bouquets of flowers every Wednesday for several months.
—Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
This is 1,000 times more soulless and self-promotional than sending a nice bouquet of flowers.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 30 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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These iconic spring flowers are known for their clusters of bright purple, blue, pink, and white blooms that grow atop tall stalks and powerful scent.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the full scent trio of two candles and a diffuser will run you less than $75 with sale prices.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Nov. 2025
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During his victory speech, Prabowo paid tribute to Suharto and thanked his ex-wife.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Before the game, Lambeau Field held a moment of silence to pay tribute to Kneeland's life.—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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To add even more glow on your tablescape, place it in the middle with a Thanksgiving garland lining your table, then arrange flameless candles throughout the garland.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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If traditional evergreens and spruce needles aren’t your thing, opt for an alternative garland instead.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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The latter has added to his duties as global ambassador of the fashion house and has recently become global brand ambassador for Valentino Beauty‘s fragrance lines.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Young girls are into cologne, too, and fragrances.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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This no-cook pea salad is the perfect, vibrant compliment to any potluck or cookout.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 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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The scent combines notes of charred hardwood, carbon clove, saw dust and powder smolder to achieve an aroma similar to that of a smoky old fashioned.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Wander among vendors selling paintings, handmade jewelry, and local crafts as the aroma of cooking treats fills the air.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquet. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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