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 Schommer, who has been learning floral design and sharing her arrangements through an art account, created two bouquets for the shop. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 Some of her floral arrangements include an assortment of hatbox roses, window bouquets and an ivory bouquet filled with cream-and-white colored flowers. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Katt Williams, who long ago sold flowers to help make ends meet, is tonight sending bouquets of appreciation to his comedic rivals. — Timothy Bella, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 Why Hydrangeas Are Taking Over in 2027 Versatile, and elegant, the hydrangea is a refined choice that works in everything from bouquets to wedding arches. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2026 The lobby sets the mood with oversized floral bouquets, gleaming checkerboard floors, and intimate Art Deco–style seating. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 No sooner than the broadcast of the Braves’ Wild Card Series game began Tuesday, showing pockets of empty seats at Truist Park, the social-media geniuses blessed us with their bouquets of wisdom. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouquets
  1. garlands
  2. scents
  3. compliments
  4. posies
  5. fragrances
  6. tributes
  7. bobs
  8. aromas
Noun
  • Its Romanesque façade was disguised as a grand Southern plantation—four towering white columns were erected to support a temporary façade with floral garlands, potted trees, and an enormous portrait of Leigh and Gable hung above the entrance.
    — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Think festive garlands, brass candlestick holders, linen table runners, and cozy cashmere throws that make your home feel warm and welcoming before the first guest arrives.
    — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of garlands
Noun
  • One day, online shops could let customers sample scents before ordering – although the right fragrances would need to be available at the receiving end.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Choose from three scents including verde, lavender, and citrus.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of scents
Noun
  • Halloween weekend is traditional a poor one for the box office, as folks are taking to the street in search of candy or getting compliments on their Molly the Animatronic Bird costume.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Leo July 23 – August 22 One person’s reaction could matter more than all the compliments.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 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
  • After three runs that Wang said sold out, IPis extended the project with a podcast and two fragrances tied to the production.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Think $20 sweaters, $12 throw blankets, 25% off designer fragrances, and more.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of fragrances
Noun
  • Jenner received several birthday tributes from her family on social media.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Each night will feature a set of fan favorites and greatest hits, as well as the touching tributes to late drummer/lyricist Neil Peart that have been a moving staple of the band’s ongoing Fifty Something tour.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of tributes
Noun
  • InStyle tapped four hairstylists to round up the 10 best blunt hairstyles for thin hair, from cowgirl bobs to straight-across bangs.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Why vintage curly bobs are coming back now Nostalgic hairstyles are everywhere right now, and retro curls are the obvious counter-move to the minimalist styling that owned the last few seasons.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of bobs
Noun
  • Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver Candle Candles make the best holiday gifts for anyone on your list, especially those of us who like to stay home and enjoy their invigorating aromas.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Ethanol from alcoholic drinks, limonene from citrus, and diacetyl from buttery aromas are some of the VOCs that can produce these reactions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of aromas

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“Bouquets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquets. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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