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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
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
The Bravo star and restaurateur, 65, first teamed up with the grocery chain in 2024 to launch Vanderpump Blooms x Bloom Haus, a floral collection featuring bouquets in various palettes.
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Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
22 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
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
The Bravo star and restaurateur, 65, first teamed up with the grocery chain in 2024 to launch Vanderpump Blooms x Bloom Haus, a floral collection featuring bouquets in various palettes.
—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
22 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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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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Flower garlands, fairy lights everywhere, pretty appetizers and edible floral cocktails.
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Inspired by the cultural legacy of Harlem, this fragrance house creates scents that celebrate artistry, history, and Black excellence.
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House ants trail scents across the home to alert their colony.
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Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
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No pair in my closet receives more compliments or more recommendations from me than the Vivaia Yanka Sneakerina Ballet Flats.
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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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Read on for 10 bobs that wear well at any age.
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Just a few months after their 13th birthday, the sisters got matching flippy bobs to attend the premiere of Anna and the King in matching pearl necklaces, black cardigans and fringed skirts — one lavender, one pink.
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This delightful 100 percent Garnacha wine has aromas of vanilla, oak, caramel, red plum, and raspberry with soft, supporting tannins and flavors of blackberry, plum, and cassis.
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Espresso is meant to be savored in just a few sips, allowing its rich aromas and bold flavors to shine without distractions.
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“Bouquets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquets. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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