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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
Rooms vary in size and color palette but all offer soft rugs, silk throws, a neutral but warm color scheme with accent colors like purple, floral bouquets, and large beds just asking to be jumped on.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
In between, Gather Mountain Blooms hosts yoga, brunch, live music and other workshops when visitors can make their own bouquets.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Baby’s Breath Baby’s breath, also called Maiden’s breath, is a plant beloved in bouquets.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Enjoy June-bearing strawberries, and cut bouquets of Monarda, sweet pea, and peonies.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The typical cost for the bouquets alone would have been $1,000 to $3,000, according to a breakdown by Zola.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 30 May 2026
They were greeted by their religious teachers, also women, with singing and bouquets of flowers.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 28 May 2026
The flowers are excellent for cutting for bouquets.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
Hospital staff rearranged the lobby's furniture and assembled floral bouquets and greenery, brightening the space for the ceremony.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
In between, Gather Mountain Blooms hosts yoga, brunch, live music and other workshops when visitors can make their own bouquets.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Baby’s Breath Baby’s breath, also called Maiden’s breath, is a plant beloved in bouquets.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Enjoy June-bearing strawberries, and cut bouquets of Monarda, sweet pea, and peonies.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The typical cost for the bouquets alone would have been $1,000 to $3,000, according to a breakdown by Zola.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 30 May 2026
They were greeted by their religious teachers, also women, with singing and bouquets of flowers.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 28 May 2026
The flowers are excellent for cutting for bouquets.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
Hospital staff rearranged the lobby's furniture and assembled floral bouquets and greenery, brightening the space for the ceremony.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouquets
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All the garlands and floral decorations have been individually restored for the first time in decades.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Political career Vijay is among a handful of southern Indian film stars held in almost religious reverence by their fans; like Rajinikanth’s films, a Vijay film is heralded by puja ceremonies, special screenings, and festivities that include drumbeats and garlands.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Mar. 2026
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Finding the perfect balance between sweet and savory or floral and woody is difficult when using conventional scents, says Christine Nagel, a perfumer for Hermès.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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At night, rosemary, jasmine, and lemon scents the air and a galaxy of lanterns light the way to the bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Over the last year and a half, McConnell has softened the blow with stray compliments to Trump.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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The Calvin Klein Relaxed Denim Pull-on Jeans give off an effortlessly cool vibe—be prepared to receive many compliments.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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The couple's wedding favors, meanwhile, were comprised of individual posies of myrtle and white Balmoral heather.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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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
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The house also has a long-standing collaboration with L’Oréal Luxe, which for more than two decades has developed and distributed globally high-end fragrances such as Flowerbomb, Spicebomb and Bonbon.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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For starters, Alta offers double the olfactory possibilities of the original collection, launching with 10 distinct fragrances.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
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The nose offers distinctive aromas of citrus, peppery spice, vanilla, and cooked agave.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Turn To Natural Deterrents Essential oils and hot peppers deter squirrels thanks to their strong aromas.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Visitors can enjoy traditional dance and music (including choir concerts inside the cathedral), cathedral tours, cooking demos and tributes.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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In the days leading up to the Los Angeles event, IndieWire is showcasing their work with new interviews and tributes from their peers.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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There are bobs that are much more geometric, polished, or structured—like the classic straight bob or blunt bob—while the Capri bob looks for movement and a certain pretty imperfection.—
Vanessa Santos,
Glamour,
1 June 2026
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Short hairstyles come in many different options, including bobs, pixies, and everything in between.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
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“Bouquets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquets. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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