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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
Network talk show, then wooed the comic by sending her copious bouquets.
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
No home is complete without a few plants or a bouquet of fresh flowers.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
The Modern Family star posed in the thong design next to numerous bouquets of flowers.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
And to make matters even better, a gorgeous bouquet arrives from Chloe and Brooks for Mother’s Day.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
No home is complete without a few plants or a bouquet of fresh flowers.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
The Modern Family star posed in the thong design next to numerous bouquets of flowers.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
And to make matters even better, a gorgeous bouquet arrives from Chloe and Brooks for Mother’s Day.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 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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Amélie Huynh, fragrance developer and CEO of D’Orsay, adds that aldehydes, which have a soapy, sparkling quality, are also present in many skin scents, in addition to creamy, low-profile vanilla and orange blossom notes.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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This exclusive scent has notes of refreshing grapefruit, crisp cucumbers, flower petals, and musk and lasts for approximately two months.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Elvis Tribute Spectacular' Fans can enjoy an era-by-era tribute concert, celebrating the music of the larger-than-life King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Jones often pays tribute to Kristy on social media.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Don’t include wreaths or garlands, which contain metal wire that could damage the shredding machinery.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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According to city guidelines, holiday greenery and garlands are not accepted as yard waste because of possible metal wires and decorations.—
St. Paul Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
4 Jan. 2026
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For a Mood Boost Even the saddest of souls can’t really argue with the principles of olfactotherapy, or neuro-fragrance.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Netflix’s latest round of products tied to Season 4 includes collections with Dove, Pandora jewelry, fragrances from COTY, NYX makeup and Liberty fabrics with more teatime supplies available at Walmart.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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Plus, get your hands on rich-looking bags and cozy-chic clogs that’ll earn compliments galore.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Graciously accept any compliments, then keep moving in that same generous spirit.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
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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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During ripening, pears develop aroma and flavor, convert starches to sugars, and soften from the inside out.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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This is because ground spices quickly lose their aroma and flavor.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquet. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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