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 Thursday, community members brought him flowers, including bouquets with dog biscuits inside, to offer their sympathy. — Tony Aiello, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Many common garden pests make their way into bouquets (both nationally grown and imported) by hiding along stems, leaves, and within flower heads. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026 But the Owens family’s 300-year-old curse carries one generation forward, striking Sally’s daughter Kylie and her lover (Xolo Maridueña), who gets hit by a car while bicycling with several bouquets of roses. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026 Afternoon tea time in the mirror room is an event for guests, locals and other visitors eager to take in the massive bouquets, plush sofas, Champagne bar, and of course, mirrors. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The image shows Harry walking with Archie and Lilibet across the estate’s grounds, with both Harry and Archie carrying bouquets of flowers. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 To find out how heavily mole rats rely on smell, the team collected odor bouquets from individual animals. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026 Live Reuters footage showed hundreds marching along car-free streets, with women carrying bouquets of white flowers. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 Sweet corn, summer squash, and bouquets of fragrant and colorful flowers appear in gardeners' kitchens this month when the garden finally matches the imagination. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouquets
  1. garlands
  2. scents
  3. compliments
  4. posies
  5. fragrances
  6. tributes
  7. bobs
  8. aromas
Noun
  • While Ma handled the quilting and Pa the whittling, the girls often made crowns from wildflowers, dolls from cloth or paper, and homemade garlands for the holidays.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026
  • 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.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Definition of garlands
Noun
  • There are fog machines, rainstorm fans, seat shaker amplifiers, flashing strobe lights and strong scents, according to Regal’s website.
    — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Plush robes, signature scents and bespoke bath amenities have become expected.
    — Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of scents
Noun
  • Pair them with a simple tank on sweltering days or a cozy sweater when the seasons change for a fresh new look that’s bound to attract compliments.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026
  • This Grace Karin blouse offers a fun take on a standard white button-down top, offering an eyelet design and slightly exaggerated sleeves that will garner compliments with each wear.
    — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 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
  • Historically, the world’s elite automakers have not ventured into the realm of luxury fragrances.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Once dismissed as overly sweet, hyper-feminine, or adolescent, the best gourmand fragrances have since evolved.
    — Danielle James, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of fragrances
Noun
  • So much so that updates about them often came in the form of birthday tributes from both Coigney and Mark.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
  • One of the evening’s most poignant tributes belonged to Bradley, the groundbreaking CBS News journalist who died in 2006 after 25 years at 60 Minutes and reporting on more than 500 stories.
    — Lilly Workneh, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of tributes
Noun
  • 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
  • From blunt bobs to layered shags, these are some of the best short hairstyles for thick hair to try this year.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Definition of bobs
Noun
  • For bourbon to be classified as bourbon, it must be aged in brand-new, charred oak barrels, and that charring produces a lot of these flavors and aromas as well.
    — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • From nostalgic, cult-favorite scents to its latest launches, the brand consistently delivers memorable aromas.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of aromas

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