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Recent Examples of corsage
Lace showed up again on a new iteration of the Cinch bag, and as a 3D corsage on a slingback.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
What a contrast to the traditional approach: High school seniors go for separate hair and makeup appointments while their prom dates pick up corsages from local florists.
—Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
There was even a photoshoot beforehand; her date wore a boutonniere, and Ford had a corsage.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 25 May 2025
Green Hill High School Green Hill High students took over The Mill in a blur of flowy gowns, corsages and boutonnieres.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Apr. 2025
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
What a contrast to the traditional approach: High school seniors go for separate hair and makeup appointments while their prom dates pick up corsages from local florists.
—Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
There was even a photoshoot beforehand; her date wore a boutonniere, and Ford had a corsage.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 25 May 2025
Green Hill High School Green Hill High students took over The Mill in a blur of flowy gowns, corsages and boutonnieres.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corsage
Noun
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Guests are literally referred to as kings and queens, the men given crowns and boutonnieres, and the women tiaras and wrist corsages.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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For the appearance, Chalamet opted for a sleek velvet suit decorated with a boutonniere, while Jenner wore a curve-hugging dress with a plunging neckline, a design from the Schiaparelli Fall/Winter 2025 collection.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Traipsing down the Hollywood Farmers Market with giant heads of lettuce and overgrown bouquets feels not only like release, but also resistance and resilience.—
Elisa Wouk Almino
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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There were six curtain calls and Rose Lipman came on stage to be presented with a bouquet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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
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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
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Make a Posy That Speaks Volumes To make a small bouquet—aka a posy—use four or five kinds of flowers at most.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Corsage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corsage. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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