floret

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Recent Examples of floret Break or slice off the larger florets and slice them to create flat edges. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024 Place the broccoli florets and 1 1/2-inch scallion segments on a sheet pan. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025 The recall was initiated because the broccoli florets have the possibility of being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025 No need to hack up an entire head of broccoli, because frozen alternatives are already chopped into perfectly sized florets. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for floret
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floret
Noun
  • Your email photo showed a top with two large buds developing.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2025
  • Sowing Brussels sprouts seeds too late in the season causes growing buds to be more vulnerable to heat stress, leaving you with smaller sprouts.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The ecological oasis is filled with trees, drought-tolerant plants, fruits, vegetables and flowers.
    Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
  • Also, a document Word 4 (bottom right) hint — flower used as a symbol of remembrance.
    Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • The busiest, and most popular time of year to visit is in the springtime for cherry blossom season.
    Michelle Gross, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • In the middle of his interstellar research, Ryland comes face-to-face with an alien life form — and just like that, a friendship blossoms.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 30 June 2025

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