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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
Later in the day, Lohan shared a photo of Shammas showing the bouquet to their 2-year-old son Luai.
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Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Pierce’s regular seat in the Grand Casino Arena press box was decorated with a bouquet of flowers and a framed photo of Pierce taken at the arena just a few weeks ago.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
The Miami Herald, el Nuevo Herald and Bradenton Herald newsrooms scored a bouquet of honors in the Florida Society of News Editors awards for stories, photos and projects published in 2025.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Look for flower and bouquet options featuring long-lasting varieties.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
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Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Pierce’s regular seat in the Grand Casino Arena press box was decorated with a bouquet of flowers and a framed photo of Pierce taken at the arena just a few weeks ago.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
The Miami Herald, el Nuevo Herald and Bradenton Herald newsrooms scored a bouquet of honors in the Florida Society of News Editors awards for stories, photos and projects published in 2025.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Look for flower and bouquet options featuring long-lasting varieties.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 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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My brother’s fiancée turned me on to these ones from Touchland, which not only have easy-pump spray applicators, but are enriched with nourishing aloe vera and sweet scents like watermelon and peach.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Now researchers have found that these clumps give off a distinctly floral scent—making the larvae the first animal known to mimic a flower’s smell.—
Chris Simms,
Scientific American,
12 Apr. 2026
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Even the credit logo animation is a tribute to the Glen Echo carousel.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the post after his tribute to Nicola, Brooklyn posted flowers with a note from Nicola’s parents, billionaires Nelson and Claudia Peltz.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hang up greenery garland or your favorite faux flower wreath for simple decor like Sara did here.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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She was also given a rose garland as a sign of honor and respect, standing out in gorgeous contrast to her neutral outfit.—
InStyle Editors,
InStyle,
6 Apr. 2026
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Now, the retailer's area has better signage and is situated with the rest of the beauty products and fragrances, leading sales to jump 40% between 2023 and 2024 at NEX Oceana.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Ryan Baker,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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The syringa is nicknamed mock orange because the sweet fragrance of its white flowers are similar to the scent of orange blossoms.—
Bruce Whiting,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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These are the types of compliments that sustain a bid for contribution, especially this deep into the spring.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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A day later, O’Hoppe responded to that compliment by thanking his coaches for giving him more freedom.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 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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The flavors and aromas of almond extract resemble marzipan more than raw nuts.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Channel catfish rely on scent, and they are attracted to salty, sweet, and pungent aromas.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquet. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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