BOUQUETS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

bouquets

noun

plural of bouquet

as in garlands

a bunch of flowers I bought my wife a nice bouquet for her birthday

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as in scents

a sweet or pleasant smell this wine has a good bouquet

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as in compliments

an admiring personal remark an evening dress of daring design that attracted bouquets as well as brickbats

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Recent Examples of bouquets Some of her floral arrangements include an assortment of hatbox roses, window bouquets and an ivory bouquet filled with cream-and-white colored flowers. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Katt Williams, who long ago sold flowers to help make ends meet, is tonight sending bouquets of appreciation to his comedic rivals. — Timothy Bella, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 Why Hydrangeas Are Taking Over in 2027 Versatile, and elegant, the hydrangea is a refined choice that works in everything from bouquets to wedding arches. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2026 The lobby sets the mood with oversized floral bouquets, gleaming checkerboard floors, and intimate Art Deco–style seating. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 No sooner than the broadcast of the Braves’ Wild Card Series game began Tuesday, showing pockets of empty seats at Truist Park, the social-media geniuses blessed us with their bouquets of wisdom. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Japanese Anemones Elegant, airy, and great for gathering into fall bouquets, Japanese anemones aren’t the most obvious choice for fall flowers, but have a lot going for them. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 7 Sep. 2026 Mourners of all ages came to pay their respects, including fellow soldiers holding bouquets of roses. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 For bouquets, Wahlen recommends choosing one type of flower that has already been identified as non-toxic rather than an arrangement filled with unfamiliar stems and greenery, where a dangerous flower may be tucked among otherwise safe blooms. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The setting was a dining room decked out in oversized circus masks, bunting, garlands, and colorful lights, Ideal Home reported.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
Spooky season is in full swing and the while the pumpkins are carved, the ghost garlands are hung, and Halloween candy is lining up on store shelves.

— Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of garlands

Noun

The collection will continue to expand throughout November with the arrival of nine additional scents.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
The findings offer a step toward adding smell to digital experiences, although the system currently relies on preloaded scents.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of scents

Noun

The couple's wedding favors, meanwhile, were comprised of individual posies of myrtle and white Balmoral heather.

— Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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

Definition of posies

Noun

One day, online shops could let customers sample scents before ordering – although the right fragrances would need to be available at the receiving end.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
The bathroom might seem like a convenient place to store perfume, but this hot and steamy environment makes fragrances fade quickly.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of fragrances

Noun

From Whitney Peak‘s ethereal glow to the pops of color in Mckenna Grace‘s makeup, these tributes made quite an impression with their beauty looks on the red carpet.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Below are more tributes from his Marvel, Star Trek, and theater families.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of tributes

Noun

Why vintage curly bobs are coming back now Nostalgic hairstyles are everywhere right now, and retro curls are the obvious counter-move to the minimalist styling that owned the last few seasons.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
According to Pinterest, bobs will continue their reign—but length is making a comeback too.

— Lindy Segal, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of bobs

Noun

Presented by Carolina Herrera For those drawn to hyper-femme perfumes, Carolina Herrera fragrances are often a popular choice—the range remains a crowd-pleaser for lovers of sweet, floral, and bold aromas.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
The 2020 Gran Vino has aromas of kiwi, gooseberry, and white peach.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of aromas

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