BOUQUETS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

bouquets

noun

plural of bouquet

as in garlands

a bunch of flowers I bought my wife a nice bouquet for her birthday

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as in scents

a sweet or pleasant smell this wine has a good bouquet

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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 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 Cutting deeply encourages the plant to push out longer stems, which are easier to use in bouquets. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026 Mourners of all ages came to pay their respects, including fellow soldiers holding bouquets of roses. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 For bouquets, Wahlen recommends choosing one type of flower that has already been identified as non-toxic rather than an arrangement filled with unfamiliar stems and greenery, where a dangerous flower may be tucked among otherwise safe blooms. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Instead of bouquets, Garcia’s bridesmaids carried puppies from KC Pet Project, McCleery remembered. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 Fans have left bouquets of flowers, according to photos of the property posted to real estate websites. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 The brickmaker posted a 21% revenue bump for the first half of the year, boosted once again by its now-stalwart lines like botanical bouquets, Formula 1 race cars and collectible sets. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 Swift’s black dress was covered in bouquets of yellow, blue, and cream flowers, embracing a late summer theme. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The industrial space is chock-full of eight-foot bolts of rushes (the flexible lengths of plants woven into baskets), harvested just once annually in Somerset, and garlands using offcuts of the material lining the windows.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
The small stick figures, wrapped in orange cloth, were rubbed in paste and covered in garlands of orange flowers.

— Andrew Jones, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of garlands

Noun

Taken together, these masterworks mirror Prieto’s own process, which often uses chance as a springboard for composition and which harnesses ephemera — memories, scents, poems, or even architectural fragments — to create new work.

— Jill Singer, Curbed, 14 Sep. 2026
Known for universally appealing fragrances and timeless, minimalist design, NEST home scents complement any style or decor -- perfect for gifting or treating yourself.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of scents

Noun

The sneakers have thick statement laces, lightweight mesh uppers, and chic brown suede detailing that’s sure to bring in compliments.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Classmates began approaching him at school with compliments rather than gawks and glances.

— Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 21 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

Hegseth has also sought to restore tributes to Confederate soldiers and has attacked military diversity.

— Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
The revelation came a day after Zahnd was found dead inside the Platte County Courthouse on Thursday, sparking a wave of tributes from local and state officials.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of tributes

Noun

Prompts for bangs are up 60 percent as a category, led by wispy bangs (up 260 percent) and curtain bangs (up 100 percent), alongside a rise in more dramatic cuts like bobs and pixie cuts.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Cooler weather calls for longer lengths (though bobs are still très chic and very much welcome) and warmer, richer color.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of bobs

Noun

Friday afternoon brought entertainment on 11 stages, a tempting hodgepodge of aromas from 50-plus food vendors and street tents filled with offerings from 125-plus artists as Oakland County’s 28-year tradition kicked off the first of four days.

— Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Macabeo adds floral aromas to the finished wine, while Xarel-lo adds body, and Parellada adds fruit flavors.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026

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