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Recent Examples of floret
So yes, that means each floret can produce as many as three grains, not just one.
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New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
Divide the florets, chilis, garlic and cumin seeds between four clean 1/2-pint jars, two clean one pint jars or one clean 1 quart jar.
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—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 1 Oct. 2025
Pollen is abundant, Cho adds—a single floret of the common sunflower, for instance, produces 25,000 to 67,000 grains every summer.
—Sandy Ong, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2025
Using the bottom of a glass, smash each broccoli floret until flattened.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025
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New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
Divide the florets, chilis, garlic and cumin seeds between four clean 1/2-pint jars, two clean one pint jars or one clean 1 quart jar.
2.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 1 Oct. 2025
Pollen is abundant, Cho adds—a single floret of the common sunflower, for instance, produces 25,000 to 67,000 grains every summer.
—Sandy Ong, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2025
Using the bottom of a glass, smash each broccoli floret until flattened.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floret
Noun
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Some set buds for the following year.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Vary the colors, tuck in a few buds, or layer greenery for more texture.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets) ▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions ▪ 1 c. raisins ▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted) Mix together: ▪ 1 c. mayonnaise ▪ 2 T. sugar ▪ 2 T. vinegar 1.—
Rebecca Hancock,
star-telegram.com,
13 June 2017
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Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets) ▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions ▪ 1 c. raisins ▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted) Mix together: ▪ 1 c. mayonnaise ▪ 2 T. sugar ▪ 2 T. vinegar 1.—
Rebecca Hancock,
star-telegram,
13 June 2017
Noun
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Plant diseases and pests can be spread by reusing dirty flower pots.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pale pink flower clusters that appear on the light green foliage in summer, slightly earlier than other sedum varieties.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Although several early romances blossom, some misguided flubs send four sexy singles to the chopping block.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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After a precruise stay at the Ritz-Carlton Osaka, the itinerary includes private performances by Kodo taiko drummers and geishas, strolls among cherry blossoms and bonsai trees, and visits to castles and temples, such as the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Floret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floret. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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