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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
As messengers shuttle designer freebies to celebrities and florists burn the midnight oil to create welcome-to-the-city bouquets, the uninvited can still be part of the action not just by following the play-by-play on social media, but dressing the part.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
April showers bring May flowers, but May is bringing a whole bouquet of cinematic gems to transition from spring into summer.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
Mom will be greeted with a flower bouquet and guests will receive a complimentary Gin #3 welcome cocktail.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2025
After the safari, kids can run around and pick wildflowers to present Mom with a homemade bouquet.
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—Laura Broadwell, Parents, 1 May 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
April showers bring May flowers, but May is bringing a whole bouquet of cinematic gems to transition from spring into summer.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
Mom will be greeted with a flower bouquet and guests will receive a complimentary Gin #3 welcome cocktail.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2025
After the safari, kids can run around and pick wildflowers to present Mom with a homemade bouquet.
7.
—Laura Broadwell, Parents, 1 May 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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There’s a fragrance-free option, which dries down to have zero scent on the skin.—
Kristin Canning,
Wired News,
21 May 2025
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The formula is also conditioning, thanks to shea butter, non-sticky, and has a delicious sweet scent.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 May 2025
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Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, Jenna Bush Hager pay tribute to Uche Ojeh Over 20,000 comments have been left on Jones' post.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Where to watch Collateral: Paramount+ 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' review: Tom Cruise's latest is baffling and awesome Tom Cruise pays tribute to late Val Kilmer's 'Top Gun' performance 10.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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The garland features 20 LED lights with eight lighting modes to brighten your home in the evenings.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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No Full Moon Party is complete without a few sparkly decorations, and these celestial garlands will add the perfect amount of glimmer.—
Maggie Griswold,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, a federal law required the FDA to develop guidelines for disclosing fragrance allergens in certain SPF products by July 2024, the report stated.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Many Torti fragrances focus on single-note essences, capturing the essence of raw materials in their most authentic form.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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But pre-premiere compliments were definitely present.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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This isn’t always intentional or malicious, in fact, these compliments are usually subtle and subconscious.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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These flowers—delicate, white trillium and fringed phacelia—are much more gentle on the eyes than the showy posies out West.—
Emma Veidt,
Outside Online,
14 Apr. 2025
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Without doubt, the engraving contributed to the popularity of posy holders.—
Carol A. Grissom,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Nov. 2024
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The sweet, earthy aroma after a late August rainstorm.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
17 May 2025
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Pronounced aromas of charred oak, caramelized banana, vanilla bean, and fresh-baked cornbread are featured on the nose.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquet. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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