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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
Other slides in the carousel showed bouquets of flowers, lacy pink bras on hangers, a model freeing the nipple in a sheer lace top and matching skirt, bras in multiple color ways, and another model lounging in a chocolate-brown bra and underwear set.
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
In the first few minutes, John (Paul Anthony Kelly) reads a card from the numerous bouquets well-wishers have sent to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (Naomi Watts) following her diagnosis with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
In addition to flowers, stores are offering customizable gifts like cupcake bouquets and balloon arrangements.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Gardeners don’t settle for bouquets from the florist.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
In the center of Good’s memorial, a man gingerly brushed snow from cardboard signs, shook out bouquets of flowers and wiped off teddy bears.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Let your beautiful bouquets and reception confetti live on.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
The site where Pretti was killed, on Nicollet Avenue near 26th Street, was decorated with hundreds of pillar and votive candles and dozens of flower bouquets and signs left by neighbors and mourners by midday Monday.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
Keep scrolling for more spring-ready IKEA decor, including cute tealight holders, plant trellises, and punchy poppy bouquets.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
In the first few minutes, John (Paul Anthony Kelly) reads a card from the numerous bouquets well-wishers have sent to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (Naomi Watts) following her diagnosis with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
In addition to flowers, stores are offering customizable gifts like cupcake bouquets and balloon arrangements.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Gardeners don’t settle for bouquets from the florist.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
In the center of Good’s memorial, a man gingerly brushed snow from cardboard signs, shook out bouquets of flowers and wiped off teddy bears.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Let your beautiful bouquets and reception confetti live on.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
The site where Pretti was killed, on Nicollet Avenue near 26th Street, was decorated with hundreds of pillar and votive candles and dozens of flower bouquets and signs left by neighbors and mourners by midday Monday.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
Keep scrolling for more spring-ready IKEA decor, including cute tealight holders, plant trellises, and punchy poppy bouquets.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouquets
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While decorative garlands and fresh flowers are a great way to spruce up your space, a seasonal wreath full of vibrant florals can transform your doorway and entryway (or mantel and fireplace).—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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Paper garlands of foldable lanterns and honeycomb fruit from 1950s Japan and Denmark dangle over a British Art Deco carpet in a cool green that both Emily and Aaron adore.—
Robert Sullivan,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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While each of its scents are worth trying, this decadent blend of bergamot, cedar, and frankincense is perhaps the most enticing.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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Mint and eucalyptus blends can feel especially invigorating; citrus-forward scents help cut through mental fog.—
Allison Hatfield,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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This charming little dish is bound to get compliments from all your guests.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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One shopper got tons of compliments on this vibrant style, which is under $40 and includes artificial jasmine, lavender, and daisies.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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As gourmands soar in popularity, more and more of my favorite floral fragrances have a decadent counterpart.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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The space offers a selection of women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, fragrances, eyewear, and Roberto Cavalli Home Collection designs.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Their 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon has lifted aromas of crushed violet and cedar followed by black raspberry and red plum.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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What might be a pleasant wine on the ground often loses nuance or becomes imbalanced in flight since the low cabin pressure tends to mute aromas.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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The tributes were meaningful and a reminder of the talent the franchise has accumulated.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Following news of his death, the actor’s Lizzie McGuire co-stars and other Hollywood peers remembered his legacy in heartfelt tributes.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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Lucy Boynton is known for her bobs and lobs, and this more demure style suits her well.—
Elise Tabin,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Golden Globes hair 2026 proved that just about every length has Old Hollywood styling potential, from bobs to bixies to long, layered cuts.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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Scroll to discover the best new perfumes of 2026, to date—there’s seven and counting, but we’re only just getting started.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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The world of fragrance has been making a major comeback in the past couple years, with people shopping for their own individualized scents with the help of social media experts and trying out new perfumes in earnest.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Bouquets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquets. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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