bouquets

noun

plural of bouquet
1
as in garlands
a bunch of flowers I bought my wife a nice bouquet for her birthday

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2
as in scents
a sweet or pleasant smell this wine has a good bouquet

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3
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 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 Instead of bouquets, Garcia’s bridesmaids carried puppies from KC Pet Project, McCleery remembered. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 Fans have left bouquets of flowers, according to photos of the property posted to real estate websites. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 The brickmaker posted a 21% revenue bump for the first half of the year, boosted once again by its now-stalwart lines like botanical bouquets, Formula 1 race cars and collectible sets. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 Swift’s black dress was covered in bouquets of yellow, blue, and cream flowers, embracing a late summer theme. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026 It’s durably made, chip-resistant, has a glossy finish, and is sturdy enough to display your favorite seasonal bouquets. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouquets
  1. garlands
  2. scents
  3. compliments
  4. posies
  5. fragrances
  6. tributes
  7. bobs
  8. aromas
Noun
  • The industrial space is chock-full of eight-foot bolts of rushes (the flexible lengths of plants woven into baskets), harvested just once annually in Somerset, and garlands using offcuts of the material lining the windows.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The small stick figures, wrapped in orange cloth, were rubbed in paste and covered in garlands of orange flowers.
    — Andrew Jones, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of garlands
Noun
  • This first Cécred hair fragrance continues to show the songstress is a fan of bold, sultry scents.
    — Caché McClay, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The evolving tastes of the Middle Eastern clientele and their pivoting to experiment with lighter scents such as the Your Devotion and My Devotion is also benefiting the franchise.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of scents
Noun
  • The sneakers have thick statement laces, lightweight mesh uppers, and chic brown suede detailing that’s sure to bring in compliments.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Classmates began approaching him at school with compliments rather than gawks and glances.
    — Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of compliments
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
  • In late summer, Gap launched a new suite of perfumes modelled off the brand’s beloved fragrances of the nineteen-nineties—Grass, Heaven, Dream, and Om—in no small part to appeal to wistful elder millennials who miss spritzing themselves at the mall.
    — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • All product categories are represented across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, accessories, eyewear and fragrances, alongside select home and travel pieces.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of fragrances
Noun
  • It was announced ahead of the game that one of the tributes to Parton — an orange butterfly decal with her name on it — would be on the back of every Volunteers player's helmet.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Jackie died last month after a weeks-long battle with a mysterious illness, setting off a torrent of heart-wrenching tributes and messages from her devoted fans who hailed from around the globe.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of tributes
Noun
  • Cooler weather calls for longer lengths (though bobs are still très chic and very much welcome) and warmer, richer color.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The actor and beauty entrepreneur treats her hair like a daily ritual, customizing it into Pinterest-worthy styles—geometric bobs!
    — Brianna J. Heath, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of bobs
Noun
  • Macabeo adds floral aromas to the finished wine, while Xarel-lo adds body, and Parellada adds fruit flavors.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026
  • This copper beauty serves up bold floral and citrus aromas, plus the signature IPA bitterness.
    — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of aromas

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“Bouquets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquets. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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