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 There’s even audience participation, as the crowd lifted bouquets of flowers overhead, timed with Grande’s high notes. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025 The shop offers custom bouquets for any occasion and sells seasonal arrangements. Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025 Its 73-room Wren hotel in Missoula, Montana, offers flower bouquets and an in-room pour-over coffee station as pre-bookable perks. Harriet Baskas, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2025 Metcalf sent Normani bouquets of flowers every Wednesday for several months. Essence, 30 Oct. 2025 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouquets
Noun
  • Our favorite faux garlands are currently 25% off, and both live and fake winter wreaths are up to 40% discounted over at Serena & Lily.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Plus, the twirls on the cup are also inspired by the garlands and velvet ribbons that the coffee shops hang up for the holidays.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • What to Do The best way to fall in love with this beautiful city is to explore it by foot, and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents that make each neighborhood unique.
    Emily Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Give me all the fruity, gourmand and feminine scents galore.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Buy yarn or string in a color that matches or compliments the rest of your tablescape.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • According to Euromonitor data, fragrances in the Middle East and Africa grew 11 percent in 2024, compared with 7 percent globally.
    Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Members of the Beauty Insiders loyalty program can save up to 20 percent on makeup, haircare, skincare, fragrances, and more through November 10.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Your family will come home to delicious aromas wafting through the house from this classic slow-cooker Mississippi Pot Roast.
    Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Tea lovers will love indulging in the flavors and aromas of these 24 black, green, oolong, white, and herbal teas from Vahdam Tea.
    Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • This year’s tributes to Egyptian cinema veterans include actor Khaled El Nabawy, filmmaker Mohamed Abdelaziz and cinematographer Mahmoud Abdelsamie.
    Essie Assibu, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
  • The Coachman also has permanent tributes to military service men and women at the restaurant, including a Missing Man Chair.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Images show the Jayhawk hovering over dark green, churning waters while a small orange life raft bobs below, tossed by wind and waves.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • But just like those old Higdon’s the new model splashes and bobs aggressively.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Buyers don’t want to be reminded of strong perfumes that resurface certain memories when touring a home, so rose scents of any kind should only be enjoyed after a homeowner is done touring their property.
    Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Likewise, the product offering grew over the years to include several licenses, ranging from jeans and perfumes to home — the latter called Valentino Più.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025

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