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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
In the center of Good’s memorial, a man gingerly brushed snow from cardboard signs, shook out bouquets of flowers and wiped off teddy bears.
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Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Let your beautiful bouquets and reception confetti live on.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
The site where Pretti was killed, on Nicollet Avenue near 26th Street, was decorated with hundreds of pillar and votive candles and dozens of flower bouquets and signs left by neighbors and mourners by midday Monday.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
Keep scrolling for more spring-ready IKEA decor, including cute tealight holders, plant trellises, and punchy poppy bouquets.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
Some bouquets had a layer of frost from being out all night.
—Michael Biesecker, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
The exhibit streamed live on Twitch; inside the gallery, fellow streamers and a smattering of real fans with signs and bouquets watched, too.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
But Jewish artist Nina Sanadze saw a chance to immortalize the bouquets, even as their petals faded and decomposed.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
And our bouquets are bursting with them.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 14 Jan. 2026
Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Let your beautiful bouquets and reception confetti live on.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
The site where Pretti was killed, on Nicollet Avenue near 26th Street, was decorated with hundreds of pillar and votive candles and dozens of flower bouquets and signs left by neighbors and mourners by midday Monday.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
Keep scrolling for more spring-ready IKEA decor, including cute tealight holders, plant trellises, and punchy poppy bouquets.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
Some bouquets had a layer of frost from being out all night.
—Michael Biesecker, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
The exhibit streamed live on Twitch; inside the gallery, fellow streamers and a smattering of real fans with signs and bouquets watched, too.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
But Jewish artist Nina Sanadze saw a chance to immortalize the bouquets, even as their petals faded and decomposed.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
And our bouquets are bursting with them.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouquets
Noun
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Christmas garlands, high heels, and even craft supplies have all found a home in the spacious cavity.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
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Cloud bands and satellites Binoculars show Jupiter as a tiny disk, while a medium-size telescope reveals numerous dark belts, light zones and a wealth of festoons, garlands, ovals and other features extending here and there.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Small details like candles, flowers, and subtle scents can instantly elevate the mood and set the perfect tone.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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The team then developed two ways to present ancient scents to the public.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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Repeat throughout the day for optimal aromatic results and a crop of compliments.—
Sarah Kinonen,
Allure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Some people collect passport stamps, but my mom collects compliments at the airport.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For amorous moments, choose fragrances that pull you in, but don’t overpower.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the consumer beauty category, the company is investing in Rimmel and CoverGirl, while Adidas fragrances continue to expand globally.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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The judges tasted and inspected each one, breathing in the aromas and examining the laminate on the exteriors, while attendees watched from behind the glass-panel walls in Rebel Bread’s new bakery.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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Alongside the artifacts that inspired this project, the team recreated the aromas of mummification in ancient Egypt.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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People can share condolences, tributes and memorial items for her at the Fishers Community Center.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
7 Feb. 2026
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The performance paid homage to Italian music, art and culture with tributes to composers, visual artists and films in a colorful spectacle.—
Emily Bogle,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2026
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Lucy Boynton is known for her bobs and lobs, and this more demure style suits her well.—
Elise Tabin,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Golden Globes hair 2026 proved that just about every length has Old Hollywood styling potential, from bobs to bixies to long, layered cuts.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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For its Mixed Tapes initiative, Initio partnered with French electropop group Kid Francescoli to create soundscapes based on five of the company’s perfumes.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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The business sells a selection of perfumes, hand sanitizers, body oils, lotions and more.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Bouquets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquets. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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