florets

Definition of floretsnext
plural of floret

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for florets
Noun
  • Flower buds that form too early should be protected against cold.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The buds of hibiscus form at the end of each stem, and the more stems, the more flower buds.
    Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • These white leaves provide a beautiful backdrop for the rod-like spadix, which contains the true peace lily blossoms.
    Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
  • But over the course of the story, Lucila blossoms, like a caterpillar to a butterfly.
    Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • With Neroli & Basil in particular, the name reveals the bulk of the scent profile, though bergamot, tuberose, and eucalyptus add further complexity by combining fresh fruits, blooms, and herbs.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The vivid hues of wildflowers like mariposa lilies, desert five-spot, and lilac sunbonnets transform Death Valley starting in mid-February, although blooms can last well into the summer months in the park’s higher, cooler elevations.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Florets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/florets. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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