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Recent Examples of Synonyms for florets
Noun
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The disease is caused by a tiny wormlike nematode that burrows into buds and leaves, cutting off photosynthesis.—
Jacob Wycoff,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026 -
Once a flower stalk fades, cut it back to just above the next set of blooms or new growth to encourage new buds to form.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other important ceremonial garments are also on display, including the Queen’s wedding dress, from 1947, another Hartnell creation that incorporated not just the white rose of the House of York but also featured orange blossoms, a symbol of fertility.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Renowned for its extended bloom period, this lovely flower boasts daisy-like blossoms with prominent orange-brown centers and drooping lavender-purple petals.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Shaunfield recommends using blooms like marigolds as a finishing touch.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Once the days get warmer, even the most scrubbing- and mopping-averse get the itch to wash the windows, polish the floors or make the inside air smell as fresh as the blooms outside.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Florets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/florets. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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