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Recent Examples of corsage
Her father, Sean Cooper, waited outside her hospital room with a matching pink corsage in hand for his little girl.
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Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
The corsage includes seven tiny rose flowers with a ribbon to fasten on any sized wrist.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
His corsage matched the black and white look, which was paired with Christian Louboutin shoes.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Traditionally, dates exchange mums and garters, much like corsages and boutonnieres at prom, though anyone can wear one, regardless of having a date.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Sep. 2024
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Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
The corsage includes seven tiny rose flowers with a ribbon to fasten on any sized wrist.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
His corsage matched the black and white look, which was paired with Christian Louboutin shoes.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Traditionally, dates exchange mums and garters, much like corsages and boutonnieres at prom, though anyone can wear one, regardless of having a date.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corsage
Noun
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Meanwhile, Reynolds sported an olive green suit with a white floral boutonniere — another nod to Lively's character, who works as a florist.—
Julia Moore,
Peoplemag,
7 Aug. 2024
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In one snap, Watts and Schreiber posed together for a selfie with their son, who wore a dark suit and boutonniere, in the middle.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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This old-fashioned trick is the key to a long-lasting bouquet.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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Rodney kicked off their anniversary with a large pink and white bouquet of roses from J'Adore Les Fleurs, Holly shared in her Instagram Stories.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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From the Colosseum to the Vatican, See the Best Photos from King Charles and Queen Camilla's Italy Visit Their visit began inside the Cathedral, where they were given a small flower bouquet, known as nosegays, before joining the procession through the Nave.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Inside, the Queen Consort accepted a traditional nosegay bouquet and processed with King Charles up the nave as the service began.—
Janine Henni,
Peoplemag,
6 Apr. 2023
Noun
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These flowers—delicate, white trillium and fringed phacelia—are much more gentle on the eyes than the showy posies out West.—
Emma Veidt,
Outside Online,
14 Apr. 2025
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Without doubt, the engraving contributed to the popularity of posy holders.—
Carol A. Grissom,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Nov. 2024
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“Corsage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corsage. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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