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as in garlands
a bunch of flowers
I bought my wife a nice bouquet for her birthday
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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
The flowers were loaded onto the back of a small truck, and Stefani then filmed them being separated into bouquets all over the house.
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Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Not only do its tall, purple blooms add color and movement to the garden, but they can also be harvested and used in cooking, to make essential oils, and added to bouquets.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Bright yellow calendula flowers attract bees and butterflies and add charm to homemade bouquets.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
An ideal choice for a cutting garden because they can be enjoyed freshly cut or dried in bouquets.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Local residents competed in a variety of whimsical categories, with winners walking away with bouquets and bragging rights.
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La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
This is also by far the coolest crowd at the festival, a sea of designer outfits, out-there silhouettes, fresh haircuts, and even bouquets of flowers.
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E.r. Pulgar,
SPIN,
10 June 2026
The Chinese leader arrived to a red-carpet welcome from Kim and wife Ri Sol Ju, alongside a guard of honour, while children presented bouquets of flowers, video from Chinese state media showed.
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Jack Kim,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
The three teenagers carried small bouquets that included nigella—also called love-in-a-mist—in pale blue to coordinate with Phillips’s buttonhole flower.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Not only do its tall, purple blooms add color and movement to the garden, but they can also be harvested and used in cooking, to make essential oils, and added to bouquets.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Bright yellow calendula flowers attract bees and butterflies and add charm to homemade bouquets.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
An ideal choice for a cutting garden because they can be enjoyed freshly cut or dried in bouquets.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Local residents competed in a variety of whimsical categories, with winners walking away with bouquets and bragging rights.
—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
This is also by far the coolest crowd at the festival, a sea of designer outfits, out-there silhouettes, fresh haircuts, and even bouquets of flowers.
—
E.r. Pulgar,
SPIN,
10 June 2026
The Chinese leader arrived to a red-carpet welcome from Kim and wife Ri Sol Ju, alongside a guard of honour, while children presented bouquets of flowers, video from Chinese state media showed.
—
Jack Kim,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
The three teenagers carried small bouquets that included nigella—also called love-in-a-mist—in pale blue to coordinate with Phillips’s buttonhole flower.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouquets
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Images of King wearing lei, garlands that are synonymous with Hawaiian culture, have been previously published -- but most of the photos displayed in Hawaii’s new exhibit have never been seen before.
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For something dreamier, A Midsummer Night’s Dream theme pairs flower garlands and fairy lights with pretty appetizers and edible floral cocktails.
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Desirable aromatherapy scents include lavender that can help decompress, marjoram that targets the nervous system and neroli for reducing stress.
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First on the docket is Fall Traditions, the 34-piece collection featuring scents like Football Season, The Perfect Autumn, Cider Lane and more across the Bath & Body Works suite of products.
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My mom is the kind of person who constantly receives compliments from strangers.
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Comparisons to Captain Marvel, Guardians of the Galaxy, the 1984 Supergirl, and even recent Superman adaptations are used as measuring sticks rather than compliments.
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The couple's wedding favors, meanwhile, were comprised of individual posies of myrtle and white Balmoral heather.
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The boxy design further elevates the reversible pattern–big, bolder florals on one side, and delicate posies on the other.
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Maison Chémin Founded by November Nichols, Maison Chémin crafts luxury fragrances inspired by travel, memory, and personal journeys.
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Whether that means trading heavier winter fragrances for something brighter, packing a beachy body mist for vacation, or simply craving a scent that feels a little lighter and easier to wear in the heat.
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Liberty Station began its celebration of the nation’s anniversary in January and is presenting a series of tributes and community experiences throughout the year, including a public art installation honoring the Navy.
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In the comments of her final posts, fans shared tributes to the late star.
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Lobs While bobs may be the buzziest cut in beauty, stylists are encouraging their over-50 clients to adopt longer versions.
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After making long hair her signature for much of her career, more recently the actor has been favoring shorter collarbone cuts and bobs.
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The nose kicks off with a kick of Calvados, and early aromas include poached pears and apple jelly.
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Visitors entering the show don neck rings and wrist bands, the first to add the aromas of earth and flowers to the multi-sensory experience, the second to adjust the visual displays to each person’s emotional response.
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“Bouquets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquets. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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