bouquets

plural of bouquet
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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 Budding Brides Next year, brides will not only be carrying their beautiful blooms à la wedding bouquets, but also wearing them. Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025 Others are less vital, but still important, like cutting bouquets or planting some last perennials. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025 For the prettiest cut flower bouquets and arrangements, timing is key. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025 While he is getting used to accepting the flowers given, his colleagues had bouquets to give. Essence, 14 Oct. 2025 She is also surrounded by bouquets of flowers and some other balloons. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 Candelabras flicker beside towering arrangements of deep calla lilies, stacks of shortbread cookies six inches high, fresh sandwiches, and bouquets made of vegetables. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025 At the entrance, there are bouquets of bright orange wheat wrapped in red and gold foil — a traditional gift in China for the unveiling of a new commercial enterprise. Lavender Au, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025 Spring brings bouquets of florals. Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouquets
Noun
  • The holiday decor scene is saturated—nutcrackers, gingerbread houses, bow garlands, wreaths, strings of snowflakes, glittery pinecones, and that nativity scene that’s been passed down for generations.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Standing tall at 7 feet, the pre-lit tree features plush branches with plenty of room for ornaments, garlands, and ribbons.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This buttery balm started with a single Vanilla flavor and has since expanded to 10 shades and scents, including cozy Brown Sugar, juicy Cherry, and shimmery Birthday Cake.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2025
  • At Fairmont Mayakoba’s spa, rest and re-energize with the textures, colors, and scents of ancient Mayan culture.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Someone keeps calling her on the landline and leaving voice messages and texting her mobile phone—bits of song lyrics, compliments, and emoticons.
    David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Alabi imagines someone moving through their day with MAJENYE—cold process soap in the morning, body oil after, roll-on fragrances at midday, then candles in the evening.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Elite World Group’s first fragrances will also hit the market starting in mid-November.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Their 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape has aromas of red plum, red raspberry, and crushed violet petals with soft, rounded tannins and flavors of cassis, raspberry, and black plum.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The fruit and its peel can be used to add flavor to drinks or aromas to perfumes.
    Kirstyn Hill, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Through countless posthumous releases, collaborations, and tributes, Selena has become one of the most influential and well-known figures in Latin music history.
    Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The news of Naroditsky’s death sent shockwaves throughout the international chess community as prominent players shared tributes to the late star.
    Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Molly Ringwald’s Textured Bob One of the most memorable redheads of the ’80s, Molly Ringwald was also a short-hair icon, chopping her strands into bobs and pixies in a variety of textures.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Doja Cat and Anok Yai put on for flipped and bumped bobs respectively, which has proven to be a year-round cut.
    Essence, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
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  • Scentbird Discovery Gift Set Scent Calendar Scentbird is a great place to shop for luxury and designer perfumes, and its advent calendar is the perfect way for your giftee to sample new fragrances to find their favorite option.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Amazon has your favorite classic colognes and perfumes on sale right now.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025

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