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Recent Examples of boutonniere
While the Chicago star rocked white, Conner, 32, went for a traditional black tuxedo adorned with what appears to be a rose boutonniere and a bow tie.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Turner stood beside her in a black tuxedo with satin lapels, a pleated white shirt, black bow tie and dark red boutonniere.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Prom is typically an evening of wearing corsages or boutonnieres, sometimes riding in limos, but there's always dancing.
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Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
23 Apr. 2026
The business proudly aims to make arrangements able to sit as a centerpiece on the dining room table or small enough to be worn as a boutonniere.
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Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
17 Apr. 2026
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Turner stood beside her in a black tuxedo with satin lapels, a pleated white shirt, black bow tie and dark red boutonniere.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Prom is typically an evening of wearing corsages or boutonnieres, sometimes riding in limos, but there's always dancing.
—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
23 Apr. 2026
The business proudly aims to make arrangements able to sit as a centerpiece on the dining room table or small enough to be worn as a boutonniere.
—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boutonniere
corsage
Noun
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Prom is typically an evening of wearing corsages or boutonnieres, sometimes riding in limos, but there's always dancing.
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The two smiled from ear to ear as Bass placed a corsage on Fishel's right hand, then moved closer together to mirror their original snap.
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“Boutonniere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boutonniere. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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